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11-19-2006 Town Board 4s) ) December 19, 2006 Chairman Dennis Seefeldt called the final meeting of the New Scandia Town Board to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice-Chairman Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt. PUBLIC FORUM Scott Graven, 22811 Perkins Avenue, commented on problems of water run-off along Perkins Avenue. Water currently runs through Mr. Graven's backyard, over his septic and driveway. Town Engineer Tom Peterson was asked to look at this. Mike White, 13310 188th Street, thanked the Board members for their many years of serving on the Town Board. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda was presented: a) Minutes for Town Board meetings of 11-21-06, 11-28-06 Workshop, 12-5-06 with Planning Commission, 12-13-06 Board of Canvass, 12-13-06 Workshop. b) Treasurer's Report Beginning Balance 11/01/06 1,140,978.46 Receipts 34,742.19 Expenditures - 375 730.31 Payroll 16,348.09 392,078.40 Adjustments ACH Postage - 1,000.00 Ending Balance 11/30/06 782,642.25 c) Payment of Vouchers. d) Approve Pay Request#2 and Final to Peterson Excavating for the Wessels Storm Sewer Project in the amount of$728.79. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. PARK AND RECREATION COMMITTEE Deb Campobasso, Chair of the Park and Rec Committee, was present to report on a proposal to sponsor a Family Open Gym time on Saturday mornings at Scandia Elementary. This program would run on four Saturdays beginning January 27 from 9:00 a.m. to noon at no cost to participants. The Committee has received approval from the Forest Lake School District, but will need to cover the cost of having a custodian on duty during activities. The Committee has approached both the Scandia-Marine Lions and the Forest Lake Athletic Association for possible funding. Supervisor Harnetty felt that this is a cost of having a recreation program and that the funding could come from Town funds if donations do not materialize. The Board instructed Ms. Campobasso to proceed with the program and to request funding from the two organizations. Michael Harnetty made a motion to allocate up to $600.00 towards the Open Gym program. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. New Scandia Town Board December 19, 2006 Page 2 POLICE DEPARTMENT Deputy Chris Howard was present to report that police activity has been quiet during the past month. Deputy Howard also expressed his pleasure in working with the Town Board the past two years as the assigned deputy for New Scandia Township. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Steve Spence was present to report on the Homeland Security Grant that has recently been awarded to Washington County to cover the cost of radio communication upgrades. Scandia Fire and Rescue will receive approximately $44,000.00 in grant aid. This leaves a cost of$22,000 to the department for the radio purchase. Fire Chief Spence will present more details on the timeline of this purchase as they become available. The 2007 pay schedule was presented to the Board with a$1.00 per hour increase in the base pay level for paid-on-call firefighters. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the 2007 Pay Schedule for the Fire and Rescue Department. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Fire Chief Spence extended his compliments to the Board for their fine work these past years. TOWNSHIP ENGINEER Tom Peterson was present to report on an update of the 2007 Road Improvement Project. Mr. Peterson stated that 205th Street looks like a good candidate for DNR grant funding as it provides access to public water. Mr. Peterson expects a response from the DNR by January or February. The timeline for the 2007 project is on schedule, as surveying has begun and studies of 197th and 205th Streets is currently underway. Mr. Peterson suggested an informal meeting with residents of 197th and 205th Streets be scheduled for later in January. Supervisor Joselyn recommended an ecological consultant study the plant community in the vicinity of these sensitive roads. Mr. Peterson will refer to the "Spring Creek Report" done by the Watershed. ADMINISTRATOR ANNE HURLBURT Recreation Program Coordinator Recreation Program Coordinator Marty McKelvey was present to report on proposed 2007 recreation programs. Many new program offerings are being added. Camp Lakamaga has offered to co-sponsor a number of programs. Programs for seniors and the disabled are also being looked into. Community Education may handle registrations, but details are being negotiated. The consensus of the Board was that everything looks good. Park and Recreation Budget Administrator Hurlburt suggested that a Parks Capital Improvement Fund be created in which revenues can be deposited to better ensure that state law requirements for park dedication fees are New Scandia Town Board December 19, 2006 Page 3 met. There is currently a deficit of$5,328.59 in the Park Fund due to improvements to the Hay Lake parking lot in 2006 at a cost of$12,134.50, with revenue of$6,200 from park dedication fees. Michael Hinz made a motion to create a Parks Capital Improvement Fund with funding from all future park dedication fees. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to move funds from the Capital Improvement Fund left from the 2006 budget into the newly created Parks Capital Improvement Fund. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Audio-Visual Equipment Update Administrator Hurlburt reported on the lack of response for bid proposals for A/V equipment in the Town Board Room that were requested by December 1, 2006. It was suggested to contact a designer to prepare plans and to outline equipment needed, so that the request for bids can then be more specific. JANUARY 2, 2007 COUNCIL MEETING Plans were discussed for a formal swearing-in of new council members at 7:00 p.m. with a short reception to follow. The community will be invited to attend the program in the Community Center hall. The business meeting will then begin at 8:00 p.m. A draft of an invitation and program were reviewed. CERTIFYING 2007 TAX LEVY—RESOLUTION 12-19-06-01 Cities are required to certify a final levy by year-end. Washington County staff has recommended that the township certify a final levy for 2007 to ensure that there are no problems or issues with the tax levy due to the transition to city status. Michael Hinz made a motion to adopt Resolution 12-19-06-01 Certifying Property Tax Levy Payable in 2007. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. CERTIFICATE OF COMPLICANCE EXTENSION—JIM SIMPSON A Certificate of Compliance for a 5,500 square foot ag building was issued to Jim and Peggy Simpson, 23393 Nolan Avenue, on November 1, 2005. Site preparation has begun,but the building has not yet been constructed. Mr. Simpson has asked for an extension of the CC, as they expire after one year. Michael Hinz made a motion to approve Resolution 12-19-06-02 Extending the Certificate of Compliance for Jim and Peggy Simpson. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Mr. Simpson's Certificate of Compliance will expire on November 1, 2007. New Scandia Town Board December 19, 2006 Page 4 EMERALD ACRES—EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT New Scandia Township approved the preliminary plat of Emerald Acres on June 20, 2006. The Development Code reads that the final plat must be presented within 180 days (December 20, 2006). Steve May, developer, has requested an extension due to negotiations for the purchase of the property. Michael Hinz made a motion to grant an extension of 180 days to Scandia Development, LLC to submit a final plat of Emerald Acres. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Upon incorporation of the township, Washington County will no longer provide for prosecution of petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor-level offenses committed in Scandia by adult offenders. Michael A. Welch, Hebert and Welch, P.A., has submitted a resume offering prosecution services. Nancy Madden made a motion to appoint Michael A. Welch as the prosecuting attorney for the City of Scandia. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. 201 SEPTIC SYSTEM Washington County Department of Public Health has submitted a draft budget of$35,362 for maintenance and operation of the Bliss and Anderson/Erickson sewer system. Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the 2007 budget for the 201 sewer system. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. A letter was received from the State Auditor concerning the operating losses of the Sewer Fund in 2004 and 2005. The primary reason for the losses was an unfunded depreciation expense of $30,000 per year. There were also some expenses in 2005 for system repairs, which were not passed along to users but taken from the fund balance. The annual budget does include funds for future repairs and replacements, and at the end of 2005 the fund balance was $115,394.50. Washington County staff have indicated that major replacements will not be needed for at least 20 years, and that annual repairs have been relatively inexpensive. The annual replacement fund contribution($5,000 for 2006) and balance should be adequate. Collections on unpaid bills, which are certified to property taxes, have lagged. Billing procedures will be reviewed in the coming year and Ordinance 24 will be updated as it relates to billing procedures and rates for the sewer system. A letter drafted by Administrator Hurlburt in response to the State Auditor's concerns was discussed. Michael Harnetty made a motion to approve the response letter to the State Auditor. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. New Scandia Town Board December 19, 2006 Page 5 2007 PAY RATES Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the 2007 pay rates for hourly Town employees. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. GENO CAMPOBASSO—PETITION FOR ADDITIONAL HOCKEY ICE TIME Geno Campobasso, 12590 Mayberry Trail, presented a petition to the Board stating a request for additional ice time to be set aside for open hockey on the ice rink. Mr. Campobasso would like the schedule revised to allow for alternating times between pleasure and open hockey hours on the rink. Supervisor Harnetty felt his request was logical but too late in the season to make a change in the schedule. Mr. Campobasso was advised to attend a scheduling meeting in the fall of 2007 to make suggestions. Hockey teams were allowed to reserve ice time up to December 1, 2006. Unused blocks of time may be designated as open hockey. Michael Harnetty made a motion to now close reservations for ice time to hockey teams. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. TEMPORARY SNOW PLOW OPERATOR Bob Lindblom, hired as a temporary snowplow operator, will be on vacation through January 1, 2007. Arrangements have been made with Tom Helke to fill this position. Michael Hinz made a motion to designate Tom Helke as temporary snowplow operator at a rate of$16.50 per hour. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. FAREWELL Chairman Dennis Seefeldt recognized the out-going Board members Michael Hinz, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden with a listing of their many contributions to the Town Board. Their wonderful work will be missed. Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Brenda Eklund New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk New Scandia Township 2007 Pay Rates(Hourly) 2007 Proposed Job 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Range 2005 2006 Range Hourly Recreation Program Youth $7.50/$8.00 $7.50/$8.00 Leader-High School/College Park Attendant $7.50 $7.75 $7.94 $8.10 $8.00-9.72 $8.34 $8.59 $8.59 Skating Supervisor $7.75 $8.00 $8.20 $8.36 $8.24-9.95 $8.61 $9.95 $10.25 Typist/File Clerk Receptionist Office Assistant $9.32 $9.55 $9.79 $9.99 $10.00-12.05 $10.29 $10.60 $10.60- 12.78 Manual Laborer(Ice Rink) $10.35 $10.61 $10.88 $11.10 $9.84-11.78 $11.43 $11.77 $12.13 Recreation Program Teacher $12.00 $12.00 Recreation Program $12.00-14.00 $14.00 $14.42 Coordinator (2006) Treasurer $13.99 $14.34 $14.70 $14.99 $11.71-17.27 $15.44 $15.90 $16.38 Maintenance (Part Time) $13.84 $14.19 $14.54 $14.83 $12.35-18.22 $15.27 $15.73 $16.20 Maintenance, Equipment $19.95 $20.45 $20.96 $21.38 $16.25-23.03 $22.02 $22.68 $23.36 Operator/Public Works Deputy Clerk $17.06 $17.57 Longevity: $300/yr after 7 years, $600/yr after 12 years NEW SCANDIA TOWN BOARD AGENDA December 19, 2006 PAYMENT OF VOUCHERS 7:00 P.M. BUSINESS MEETING 7:30 P.M. 1. Call to order by Chairman Dennis Seefeldt 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Public Forum 4. Public Hearings--NONE 5. Approval of Consent Agenda a) Minutes for Town Board 1) November 21, 2006 Regular Meeting 2) November 28, 2006 Workshop Meeting 3) December 5, 2006 Meeting with Planning Commission 4) December 13, 2006 Board of Canvass 5) December 13, 2006 Workshop Meeting b) Treasurer's Report. c) Payment of Vouchers d) Approve Pay Request#2 and Final, Wessels Storm Sewer Project 6. Committee Reports a) Parks and Recreation Committee 1) Open Gym Program 7. Staff Reports a) Police Department Deputy Chris Howard b) Fire Department Fire Chief Steve Spence 1) 2007 Fire Department Pay Rates c) Township Engineer Tom Peterson 1) Update on 2007 Road Improvement Project d) Town Attorney Dave Hebert e) Town Administrator Anne Hurlburt 1) Proposed 2007 Summer Recreation Programs 2) Request to Create Parks Capital Improvement Fund and to Amend 2007 Parks Budget 3) Review Proposals for Audio-Visual Equipment for Town Board Room NEW SCANDIA TOWN BOARD AGENDA December 19,2006 Page 2 of 2 8. General Business a) Agenda for January 2, 2007 City Council Meeting b) Certify Final 2007 Tax Levy(Resolution No. 12-19-06-01) c) Extension of Certificate of Compliance, Jim's Tree Farm (23393 Nolan Avenue North) (Resolution No. 12-19-06-02) d) Extension of Preliminary Plat Approval, Emerald Acres (Scandia Development LLC) e) Appointment of Prosecuting Attorney f) 201 Sewer System a. Approve 2007 Budget and Contract with Washington County b. Discuss Letter from State Auditor and Draft Response g) Employee Pay Rates for 2007 h) Receive Petition Concerning Ice Hockey Rink User Policies 9. Additions to the Agenda. 10. Adjournment. 5. A) i) November 21, 2006 New Scandia Town Board met on the above date. Chairman Dennis Seefeldt called the meeting to order. The following members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt,Vice-Chairman Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt. PUBLIC FORUM No public comments were made. PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT HEARING—2007 PAVING PROJECT Chairman Seefeldt opened the public hearing on the 2007 Road Improvement Project. Randy Ferrin, 23290 Quentin Avenue, stated that he was in favor of the paving, as he is tired of the dust and mud. Mr. Ferrin did question the classification of Quentin Avenue as a non-collector road and also why the width of the road needs to be improved to 22-feet, as it is currently between 16 to 19-feet in width. Pierce Lewis, 20405 Quinnell Avenue, asked if the Board had received the letter from Edmund Summersby, 20457 Quinnell Avenue, stating his opposition to the paving of 205th Street and the adjoining Quint Avenue. Mr. Summersby's letter has been entered into the record. Nancy Etzwiler, 20919 Quint Avenue, felt it is premature to make a decision to pave the small, dead-end road of Quint Avenue, from Quinnell to the Plowman family property. Ms. Etzwiler asked the Board to consider the environmental impact the project would have on the area, and that the Marine Watershed Management Organization has expressed opposition to the paving of 205th Street. The Marine WMO has indicated that this street runs parallel to Gilbertson's Creek, a designated trout stream. Ginny McClanahan,property owner along Quint Avenue, expressed agreement with Ms. Etzwiler's concerns. Kathleen Wallace, 16797 205`h Street, stated her opposition to the paving of 205"' Street. Ms.Wallace pointed out the Marine WMO study of the area, and their recommendation to pull certain roads off the project to protect trout streams. Ms. Wallace commented on the narrow nature of the road,bordered by 100 to 150 year old pines that could be endangered by the road project. Nancy Peterson, 11240 228th Street, stated approval of the paving of 228`'' Street. A property owner along Manning Trail stated there is heavy use of 240"' Street by Dresel Trucking gravel trucks. He asked if the weight limit of the road could be restricted to 7 tons, therefore sending the trucks on an alternate route. He also felt that not paving the %2-mile section of 240`h Street, which extends into Forest Lake/Wyoming, would not make sense. Mary Strom, 16975 197`11 Street, asked the Board to seriously look at removing 197`h Street from the project, due to the steep nature of the road. Ms. Strom would like to see the road improved by width, guardrail and drainage. Currently, drainage collects on one property. Richard Hudson, 20491 Ostrum Avenue, felt that Ostrum should remain gravel, as it is a narrow, dead-end road that runs between two wetlands,leading to possible environmental impacts. Janet Brown, 14990 223rd Street, stated approval of the paving of 223rd Street. y' a New Scandia Town Board November 21, 2006 Page 2 Jason Helke, 16360 209th Street,questioned his assessment for a 60-foot portion of the road along his property.Mr. Helke was told that he could state his case at the assessment hearing next September. Lois Vennewitz,20370 Ostrum Avenue, commented on the unstable road condition of Ostrum and the many washouts that occur. Ms.Vennewitz was also concerned about the ecological state of the surrounding wetlands,and the expense of repairing the blacktop if it continues to wash out. Jim Fitzpatrick,property owner along Quint Avenue,asked about base limits and if they have been tested. Mr.Fitzpatrick also stated the sensitivity of the road that leads to the river. Nancy Maloney, 20491 Ostrum Avenue, asked the Board to consider the cost/benefit analysis of paving a road that only leads to three homes. Ms.Maloney felt that it would make no sense to pave a short road that has no access and is not used by members of the public. Terry Bennet, 19713 Quinnell Avenue,reminded the Board of the controversy with the Indian mounds along Highway 97 and the schoolhouse. It could be possible that this issue reappears. Craig Christensen,20661 Quint Avenue, felt that as Quint Avenue is primarily used by seasonal cabin owners,the Board must analyze the cost/benefit aspect of the project,along with the many environmental issues necessary to protect the area. Chairman Seefeldt closed the hearing to public comments and the Board discussed Resolution 11-21-06-01. Supervisor Joselyn felt that significant issues are tied to the paving of 205`" Street, Quint Avenue and Ostrum Avenue. Many environmental concerns need to be addressed as related to the trout streams, springs and trees. Supervisor Joselyn would like to see these three roads pulled from the project until further studied by the DNR,National Park Service,Watershed and possibly an ecological consultant. Supervisor Madden felt that as Quint Avenue to 205th Street is very narrow and not heavily used,there may be no need to pave this portion and that it should be dropped from the project. Addressing the concern of the portion of 240th that extends into Forest Lake/Wyoming, Supervisor Madden stated that Forest Lake's decision to not pave should not influence this project.Town Attorney Hebert stated that there is a binding Joint Powers Agreement with Chisago Lakes Township to pave 240th Street. Supervisor Seefeldt asked Engineer Tom Peterson to address the paving of Ostrum Avenue. As this is a narrow road bordered by wetlands,much excavating will be necessary in the low area. Adding drain tile along the length of the road and also additional sand will make this road quite doable. Supervisor Harnetty felt that engineering standards of adding a quality base will improve Ostrum Avenue, as 223`d Street was successfully improved in a similar manner.The higher cost of improving a problem road is not assessed to those property owners,but added to the entire cost of the project. Supervisor Harnetty also stated that future maintenance of the roads would not be assessed to property owners. Supervisor Harnetty went on to state that he felt this project was started in 1989 by a decision to pave all township roads in eleven segments,this being the tenth segment. Eighty miles of roads have been paid through assessments all in the same manner and a change in the process should not happen now. New Scandia Town Board November 21, 2006 Page 3 Supervisor Seefeldt explained that 29% of the total cost of the asphalt is assessed, on a 75%/25% collector/non-collector basis. Bob Welsch, 16850 209th Street, asked what would be done to protect the white pines. Lisa Schlingerman, 20661 Quint Avenue, stated how the river is the gem of Scandia and as much as possible should be done to protect and preserve it. Ms. Schlingerman felt that a smaller grader used once a year along the road would be sufficient. Supervisor Seefeldt stated that paved roads become minimum maintenance roads and that is the point. Any new roads after all township roads are paved would be the responsibility of developers. Supervisor Hinz would like to see all roads paved.They are easier to maintain, snow removal is easier with less ice buildup and curb and gutter do a better job of managing run-off. Supervisor Madden would like to see Quint Avenue pulled from the project. Supervisor Harnetty agreed with Supervisor Joselyn in the study of Quint Avenue and 197`h Street,and that the paving of Ostrum Avenue can be engineered. Town Attorney Hebert advised on the study of these roads. The Board has up to six months to study with the option of adding them back into the project after analyzing the study. Nancy Madden made a motion to adopt Resolution 11-21-06-01 with the amendment to designate a study of 1976 Street and 205`h Street for environmental purposes and to pull Quint Avenue from 2056 Street to the end(Plowman's property)from the project.Michael Harnetty seconded the motion. Voting yes: Harnetty,Madden, Seefeldt,Joselyn.Voting no: Hinz. Dennis Seefeldt made a motion to remove Quint Avenue from 2056 Street to the south end from the project and add it to the environmental study.Michael Harnetty seconded the motion. Voting yes: Harnetty,Madden, Seefeldt,Joselyn,Hinz.Motion adopted. POLICE DEPARTMENT Deputy Chris Howard was present to report on police activity. Deputy Howard reminded residents to immediately report any suspicious activity to the Sheriff's office.The call can be anonymous if so desired. Deputy Howard has been making an increased presence along St. Croix Trail as this is a problem road for speeders. Deputy Howard is also working with Administrator Hurlburt on ordinance enforcement. FIRE DEPARTMENT Fire Chief Steve Spence reported that the department will continue the update of self-contained breathing apparatuses for the entire department. Seven additional packs will be purchased in 2007 at a cost of$20,157. The Fire Relief Fund covered half the cost of the 2006 purchase. Spence is proposing donations to the fund to cover the purchase of air face masks for each individual fireman in 2007. CONSENT AGENDA The following consent agenda was presented: a) Minutes for Town Board 10-17-06 and 11-14-06. New Scandia Town Board November 21, 2006 Page 4 b) Treasurer's Report Beginning Balance 10/01/06 1,416,485.91 Receipts + 51,970.65 Expenditures 310,908.56 Payroll 16,569.54 - 327,478.10 Ending Balance 10/31/06 $1,140,978.46 c) Payment of Vouchers. Check number 26275 to Colleen Nora was pulled for further discussion. The check was a refund for hall rental for the Community Center. The function will be sponsored by the Scandia-Marine Lions. As the Lions contribute in-kind services to the community,rates for the rental of the hall are waived. The Board granted approval of the payment. d) Approve Letter of Credit Reductions for Wild Bush Acres. Reduce street/sewer improvements from $174,709.13 to $98,420.40. Reduce landscaping from$35,000.00 to $7,000.00. e) Approve Letter of Credit Reduction for Natures Walk. Reduce street/sewer improvements from $44,000.00 to $0. Maintain landscaping letter of credit at$7,500.00. f) Approve change order No. 1 to Jay Bros. for additional work on 2006 Culvert Replacement Project in the amount of$2,870.00. g) Approve Pay Request No. 2 to Jay Bros. for 2006 Culvert Replacement Project in the amount of $39.874.25. h) Approve Pay Request No. 1 to Peterson Excavating for Olsen-Sandgren-Hawkinson Storm Sewer Improvements in the amount of$37,344.98. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the consent agenda. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. ICE RINK REPAIR COMMITTEE On November 17, 2006,a representative from the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust inspected the ice rink as requested by the Ice Rink Committee. The Board discussed the findings and was informed that Mike White has begun working on the requested repairs. Michael Hinz made a motion to approve the loss control recommendations of the LMCIT as follows: 1)Fill in the gaps between individual pieces of plastic dasher board; 2)Tighten all screws that are protruding out from the plastic dasher boards; 3)Replace the broken plastic dasher boards; 4)Review and discuss these recommendations with the Township Board.While implementation of the recommendations has begun,it may be difficult to complete them this fall because of the weather and the cost of the repairs.A decision will be made in 2007,when the new City Council takes office,on whether or not to spend additional funds to repair the present dasher boards,to purchase new boards, or to obtain and install a set of used boards that may be available from another community. Dennis Seefeldt seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. PARK DEDICATION SUBCOMMITTEE The Park Dedication Subcommittee met on November 16, 2006 and reviewed a Draft Ordinance on collection of park fees. It was decided to wait until 2007 to bring this before the Council. A public hearing would be required to make any ordinance changes. New Scandia Town Board November 21, 2006 Page 5 TOWN ADMINISTRATOR ANNE HURLBURT Washington County All Hazard Mitigation Plan—Resolution 11-21-06-02 Adoption of the Washington County All Hazard Mitigation Plan will be necessary to qualify for Hazard Mitigation Grants and possibly, Federal assistance in the recovery phase of a Presidential Declared Disaster. Michael Hinz made a motion to adopt Resolution 11-21-06-02,a Resolution to Adopt the Washington County All Hazard Mitigation Plan.Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted. Sanders Wacker Bergly Inc. Request Sanders Wacker Bergly recently completed the Parks Plan update, which was adopted by the Town Board on July 18, 2006. They are requesting an additional $3,000 payment to cover additional time spent over the original contract amount of$30,000. The Board would like to see more complete documentation of charges and will not approve a change order at this time. City of Scandia Logo There is an opportunity to adopt a new logo for letterhead,business forms, signs and many other materials as the township transitions to a city on January 1, 2007. A contest could be held to gather and award a small prize to a chosen entry. The Board discussed the formation of a small committee with trusted artistic talent to collect entries and bring forth to the new council three choices. A small reward of$100.00 would be given to the winning entry. Orders for new stationary and forms will be delayed until a logo is chosen. Nancy Madden made a motion to authorize a logo design contest awarding a $100.00 prize to the winning entry. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Part-time Seasonal Maintenance Worker With the retirement of Brian Jemelka effective November 30, 2006, it will be necessary to have part-time help in place for snow plowing until a permanent full-time replacement is hired. Robert Lindblom has previously filled in on an as-needed basis, and has agreed to be available for snow plowing this season. Michael Hinz made a motion to approve hiring Robert Lindblom at $16.50 per hour on an on-call basis.Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nominations to the Comfort Lake/Forest Lake Watershed District Board Dennis Larson of New Scandia has recently resigned from the Comfort Lake/Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers. Washington County has asked for nominations by December 8, 2006 to fill this position. Administrator Hurlburt was asked to clarify the nominating/interview process for future discussion. Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn the meeting and meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitteId, &AIL IQ, Brenda Eklund New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk 50 4') Z-) New Scandia Township Minutes of Town Board/Planning Commission Workshop Meeting Tuesday,November 28,2006 The meeting was called to order by Planning Commission Chair Chris Ness at 7:00 p.m. Present were Planning Commissioners Donnette Yehle,Kevin Nickelson,Jim Malmberg,and Peter Schwarz.; Town Board Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Supervisors Michael Hinz,Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden.Also present: Township Attorney David Hebert,Township Administrator Anne Hurlburt and Planners Richard Thompson and Berry Farrington,TKDA. Open Space Development Ordinance Planner Dick Thompson presented the revised draft of the ordinance and asked for questions or comments. Kevin Nickelson said that he was concerned that parts of the ordinance seem to be contrary to the purpose of preserving good agricultural lands; for example,allowing golf courses&motorized trails. There was discussion on whether any open space developments have preserved agricultural land. Other than Emerald Acres,most have not. Peter Schwarz said that preserving rural character required preserving agricultural land of various types. Thompson will add "agricultural lands"to the definition of Open Space Conservation Subdivision. Jim Malmberg questioned whether the purpose statement in Section 4 of the draft ordinance should"encourage"development. It was decided to remove"development of'from that sentence,and to remove the word"possible"in the next sentence about protection of ecologically significant areas. Planner Thompson suggested a change to the draft,page 2 section 6(3) (A)to remove the reference to the 2006 price of affordable housing. This will be change to reference the definition by the Metropolitan Council for the latest year for which an affordable housing threshold has been established. Thompson stated that the references to"Open Space Development"throughout the Development Code would be changed to"Open Space Conservation Subdivision." References to township or town board will also be changed to city or city council. Thompson reviewed the evaluation of the Tii Gavo development used as a test case for the draft ordinance. There was discussion of how the point system should have been applied. Thompson pointed out that developers will be starting from a zero bonus and will need to prove they deserve the bonus,not the other way around. The second paragraph on"bonus density"will be revised to make sure that this stands out. Nancy Madden, seconded by Jim Malmberg,moved to schedule a public hearing on the ordinance at the January 9,2007 Planning Commission Meeting. Motion passed. Mining Ordinances Administrator Hurlburt explained that on January 2 the new City of Scandia will take over responsibility for regulation of mining operations,and that ordinances need to be brought up to 1 date. Current township permits will expire March 1,and the county's five-year permit for the Tiller pit is also expiring. Attorney Hebert asked if the ordinance would be based on the current township ordinances or on the county's regulations. Thompson explained that it would be an entirely new ordinance,based on both of those ordinances as well as those used in other communities. Planner Thompson explained the need for good definitions in the ordinance. The length of the permit and the process for review need to be decided. Planner Farrington reviewed the need for submittal requirements and performance standards. A traffic study would be required;this could be done by the applicant and reviewed by the city or prepared by the city and charged to the applicant. The ordinance needs to explain when environmental reviews(EAW/EIS)would be required. Peter Schwarz asked how the impact on roads would be considered. The planners explained that a performance standard could require mining sites to have access to 9-ton roads,and if not they may have to upgrade the road. The possibility of five-year permits,with annual reports and inspections was discussed. The status of the existing five-year county permits was discussed; Attorney Hebert said they could continue and the new city permit could be required when they expire. Kevin Nickelson said that most of the issues with gravel pits in the past related to groundwater, noise, air quality and trucks spilling on roadways. Inspections need to occur while pits are active. Planner Thompson said they could estimate the cost to administer the ordinance. Administrator Hurlburt said that the fees need to cover the cost of enforcement. Resident John Lindell said he had a number of suggestions for the ordinance. He was asked to contact Planner Thompson directly. Woodland and Tree Preservation Ordinance Planner Farrington reviewed the changes since the last draft. The definitions were reviewed and the lists of"primary"and"secondary"tree species were discussed. It was agreed that Amur Maple should be added to the list of invasive species; scientific names should be added for all trees;American Elm should be added; and,the definition of coniferous trees should be revised so it clearly includes tamarack. The requirements for woodland preservation plans were discussed. Item(C)2. a. will be revised to indicate that boundary lines must be"as established by a survey." It was agreed that the payment to the tree replacement fund,in lieu of planting replacement trees, should be increased from$75 per caliper inch to$100 per caliper inch,throughout the ordinance. Dennis Seefeldt moved, seconded by Nancy Madden,to schedule a public hearing on the ordinance amendment at the January 9,2007 Planning Commission meeting. Motion carried. 2 Performance Standards for Swimming Pools The request by Pam Huberty that the township amend the development code to allow certain types of pools covers to substitute for the requirement for a fence. If the ordinance is not amended,the Hubertys will be required to install a fence for their pool. After some discussion,Chair Ness asked for a show of hands of those commissioners and board members willing to consider an amendment. Five were in favor, four were opposed. It was decided to place the item on the January 9,2007 Planning Commission agenda for discussion. Staff was asked to research the building code requirements for pools. Definition of"Agricultural Building" Kevin Nickelson explained the issue,which is how the zoning regulations for the number and square footage of accessory buildings and agricultural buildings apply to parcels between 20 and 80 acres,for true agricultural uses as opposed to personal storage uses. Attorney Hebert was asked to research how the state law applies,prior to the next meeting. Additions to the Agenda Attorney Hebert reported that an ordinance amendment will be needed to require public hearings for minor subdivisions. While the township has been holding hearings,the ordinance does not technically require a hearing. It was agreed that a public hearing would be held at the January 9, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. Next Meeting The date for a meeting to discuss a draft mining ordinance,and discuss regulations for agricultural buildings,will be chosen at the January 9,2007 Planning Commission meeting. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anne Hurlburt Administrator 3 5 . a) 3) December 5, 2006 New Scandia Town Board met on the above date. Chairman Dennis Seefeldt called the meeting to order. The following members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice-Chairman Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt. BOARD OF CANVASS MEETING DATE The Town Board must meet as a canvassing board within seven days following the December 12, 2006 Special Election to officially declare the results of the city election. Blair Joselyn made a motion to approve that the Board of Canvass meet on December 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. to declare the results of the December 12, 2006 Special Election. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. RESOLUTION 12-05-06-01 TO SUPPORT THE MERGER OF MARINE WMO WITH CARNELIAN-MARINE WATERSHED DISTRICT Washington County is seeking resolutions of support from the communities affected by the proposed merger of the Marine Watershed Management Organization and the Carnelian-Marine Watershed District. The name of the new district would be "Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District" and would include the orphan area in the northeast portion of New Scandia Township. The board of managers would be expanded from the current five members to seven members. Amanda Goebel, Senior Environmental Specialist with Washington County, was present to answer any questions. Michael Hinz made a motion to approve Resolution 12-05-06-01 supporting Washington County's petition to the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources to merge the Marine WMO with the Carnelian-Marine Watershed District. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. NOMINATIONS TO THE COMFORT LAKE/FOREST LAKE WATERSHED DISTRICT BOARD OF MANAGERS Washington County has asked for nominations to the CL/FL Watershed District Board to fill the opening following the resignation of Dennis Larson. The deadline for nominations is December 8, 2006. Calvin Floerke, 23259 Lofton Court, Scandia, has submitted an application to Washington County. Officers of the Bone Lake Homeowners Association have recommended Mr. Floerke. Supervisor Joselyn endorsed Mr. Floerke. Supervisor Madden stated that she was impressed by Mr. Floerke's resume. Michael Harnetty made a motion to nominate Calvin Floerke to the Comfort Lake/Forest Lake Watershed District Board of Managers. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. DISSEMINATION AGREEMENT WITH NORTHLAND SECURITIES New Scandia Township is required to file certain reports to national repositories of information on municipal securities (bond issues). In the past, the Town Attorney has prepared these reports. He has suggested that it may be more efficient for Northland Securities, the Town's financial advisor New Scandia Town Board December 5, 2006 Page 2 for the bond issues, to prepare these reports in the future. The fee for this service is $1,000 plus $250 per bond issue required to file an annual report. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the Dissemination Agent Agreement with Northland Securities. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. DEAN LINDGREN—MARINE WMO Dean Lindgren, the New Scandia Township representative to the Marine Watershed Management Organization, has submitted his resignation from the Marine WMO. Mr. Lindgren submitted the resume of Randy Ferrin, 23290 Quentin Avenue, as a replacement to the Marine WMO. Jim Shaver, chair of the Marine WMO, was present to explain the understanding that upon the merger of the Marine MWO with the Car-Mar Watershed, members of both boards will combine to form the board of the newly organized Carnelian-Marine-St. Croix Watershed District. It is hoped that this will include Mr. Ferrin as well. Supervisor Seefeldt commented that Mr. Ferrin seems an excellent choice and it is beneficial that he lives in the orphan area. Supervisor Seefeldt extended a thank you and appreciation to Mr. Lindgren for his years of service to the Marine WMO. Michael Hinz made a motion to accept the resignation of Dean Lindgren from the Marine WMO. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to approve the appointment of Randy Ferrin to the Marine WMO. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. DON AND MARILYN HOGLE —LETTER OF CREDIT Don and Marilyn Hogle, 21509 Lofton Avenue, have requested that the Letter of Credit in the amount of$26,475.00, which expires on December 31, 2006, be released. This Letter of Credit was being held as a condition to a minor subdivision done in 2004. The minor subdivision was recorded and the parcel split. However, the Hogles have changed their plans and have reversed the subdivision, combining the two lots into a single parcel. Town Attorney Dave Hebert has reviewed the documentation and found them sufficient to allow a release of the guarantee. Michael Harnetty made a motion to approve the release of the Letter of Credit in the amount of$26,475.00 to Don and Marilyn Hogle. Nancy Madden seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY The Town Board was in consensus to have the Annual Christmas party held at the regularly scheduled Town Board meeting on December 19, 2006. New Scandia Town Board December 5, 2006 Page 3 The New Scandia Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. The following members were in attendance: Chairman Chris Ness,Jim Malmquist, Kevin Nickelson and Donnette Yehle. Absent: Peter Schwarz. CINGULAR WIRELESS—CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT Mr. Kyle Helmbright, Site Acquisition Consultants, Inc., presented a request of Cingular Wireless for a Conditional Use Permit(CUP) to allow co-location of antennas on an existing cell phone tower and to construct an equipment building and additional fencing at 12160 Scandia Trail North. Township Planner Berry Farrington presented her report and recommendations. There were no public comments. Donnette Yehle requested additional landscape screening as this building is bigger than the first building on the site. Supervisor Seefeldt was in agreement that a landscape and screening plan be submitted. Two accessory structures are allowed, but any more would require a variance. The Planning Commission recommended to the Town Board to adopt draft Resolution 12-05-06-02 to grant a CUP to Cingular Wireless for co-location of antennas, construction of an equipment building, and fencing installation, with the conditions and findings as drafted with the following changes: Item three was changed from a"grading permit granted by Washington County"to a "building permit issued by Scandia."An additional condition was added that a screening/landscaping plan to be submitted for approval by Scandia. Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission and adopt Resolution 12-05-06-02 as amended. Michael Hinz seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. DAVID RODQUIST—VARIANCE FOR SEPTIC SYSTEM DESIGN Mr. Peter Curtis, architect for Mr. Rodquist, presented a request for two variances to construct a home, accessory structure, well and sewage treatment system on property located at 20412 Quinnell Ave. N. Variances are to allow an Alternative Sewage Treatment System(DYNO 2) with 12 inches of original soil and to allow location of an accessory structure between the house and the road. Mr. Shane Sparks, North American Wetland Engineering, presented information on the septic system. Public comments: Don Baber, Oligilvie Ave., asked why a mound system was not being used. Dave Hebert, said everyone in area has a mound system, where does the "clean" water go after it is pumped to the drainfield. Planning Commission discussed a minimum floor elevation and asked if a basement would be included. Mr. Curtis said there would not be a basement, but maybe a crawl space. The cabin on site is 10 ft. 7 in. by 10 ft. 7 in. and used as a prayer cottage, not for residential use. Supervisor Harnetty raised a concern that perhaps the home is being force-fit into the property. Mr. Curtis replied that there is 2.6 acres of buildable land, but the proposed site has the best views and takes advantage of the best soils for a septic system. Supervisor Hinz asked about the maintenance of the DYNO 2 septic system. Mr. Sparks replied that that a certified operator checks the system quarterly for clogging and pump operation. New Scandia Town Board December 5, 2006 Page 4 The Planning Commission recommended to the Town Board that they adopt draft Resolution 12- 05-06-03 to grant variances to allow an Alternative Sewage Treatment System and to build an accessory structure between the house and the road with the conditions and findings as drafted with the following changes: Add a condition that there will be no habitable area below grade. Michael Harnetty made a motion to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission to adopt Resolution 12-05-06-03 as amended. Blair Joselyn seconded the motion. Supervisor Hinz stated a concern regarding the future maintenance of the septic system. Voting yes: Harnetty, Madden, Seefeldt,Joselyn. Voting no: Hinz. Motion adopted. SCOTT AND MARY ANN ANDERSEN—MINOR SUBDIVISION Mr. Dale Heibesen, Hult Surveying, presented a request for Scott &Mary Ann Andersen for a minor subdivision and variance to create three lots from the property located at 19580 St. Croix Trail, including a variance to allow one lot to be 8.2 acres in size (where the ordinance requires between 2.0 and 4.0 acres, or 20 acres or greater.) Township Planner Berry Farrington presented her report and recommendations. Public Comments: Bob Reed, 16723 199th St., said they had an active boundary dispute with the Andersens and opposes any decisions until the boundary line issue is resolved as it involves his garage, well and deck. Town Attorney, Dave Hebert, said the boundary dispute is between the two parties and the filing of the subdivision could be dependent on the resolution of the dispute. Mr. Heibesen said there is enough property on Parcel C to give up 2/10 of an acre to cover the disputed area. Mike White asked if an easement is needed along the creek as well as the wetlands. Discussion included that a condition be added that dedicates all drainage and wetland easements to New Scandia Township. It was also recommended to delete condition#2 of the draft ordinance stating that MnDOT be deeded 0.3 acres along St. Croix Trail. The Planning Commission recommended to the Town Board that they adopt draft Resolution 12- 05-06-04 to approve the minor subdivision request of Scott &Mary Ann Andersen and Arthur Anderson II to divide 32.3 acres into three parcels, Parcel A of 8.2 acres, Parcel B of 3.8 acres, and Parcel C of 20.0 acres, and a variance to allow for Parcel A to be 8.2 acres with the conditions and findings therein. Nancy Madden made a motion to accept the recommendations of the Planning Commission and adopt Resolution 12-05-06-04 as amended. Michael Harnetty seconded the motion and motion adopted unanimously. Nancy Madden made a motion to adjourn and the meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. Respectfully submitted,Q� extuy\_6_ e4/1/1—Q Brenda Eklund New Scandia Township Deputy Clerk S J New Scandia Township Minutes of Town Board Meeting Wednesday, December 13, 2006 The New Scandia Town Board met as the Board of Canvass on the above date. The following members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice-Chairman Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Seefeldt at 7:00 p.m. Nancy Madden moved, seconded by Blair Joselyn, to adopt resolution 12-13-06-01, Certifying the Results of the December 12, 2006 Special Election. The motion was adopted unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anne Hurlburt Clerk/Administrator ) 5) New Scandia Township Minutes of Town Board Workshop Meeting Wednesday, December 13, 2006 The New Scandia Town Board held a workshop meeting to discuss various personnel issues on the above date. The following members were present: Chairman Dennis Seefeldt, Vice- Chairman Michael Hinz, Michael Harnetty, Blair Joselyn and Nancy Madden; Administrator Anne Hurlburt. Also present were Councilmembers-Elect Dolores Peterson, Pete Crum and Donnette Yehle. The meeting was called to order by Chairman Seefeldt at 7:01 p.m. Administrator Hurlburt reviewed the current organizational chart for the Township and employee rates of pay. Preliminary information on the cost of health care benefits was reviewed, along with salary survey information from the League of Cities for various employee positions as well as city council members. Hurlburt presented a proposed organizational chart, and position descriptions for current and proposed positions. The history of building permit revenues and expenses were discussed. Current personnel policies, and an outline of a proposed revision, were distributed and reviewed. After discussion, the following directions were given: • The Town Board will consider cost-of-living adjustments to pay rates for current employees at the December 19 meeting. • Hurlburt will draft a comprehensive pay plan for consideration by the Council early in the 2007. • A set salary, with some additional compensation for serving on a major committee, is the preferred approach to Mayor and Council compensation. Yehle and Peterson will work with Hurlburt to review a draft ordinance prior to consideration at the January 2 meeting. • Hurlburt will proceed immediately to secure firm quotes for employee health insurance, based on covering the current full-time employees (maintenance worker, deputy clerk and administrator.) • Steps needed to hire a maintenance worker and building/code enforcement official will proceed as soon as possible following decisions on health insurance. • The Council may consider appointing a subcommittee to work on personnel issues. • Hurlburt will begin drafting a revised personnel policy for review early in 2007. Actions that will need to be taken at the first City Council meeting were discussed. There was preliminary agreement on the following: • The January 2 meeting should include a community event to mark the transition from township to city, and the swearing-in of the new Council. Seefeldt will work with staff to put together the program and invitation. Refreshments will be included. • The current meeting schedule for the Board/Council and Planning Commission should be continued. • The Council should review the list of existing committees and discuss what committees they wish to appoint, and the status of membership of each. • Residents, including former council candidates, should be invited to apply for appointment to fill the Planning Commission vacancy and other committee appointments to be made by the Council early in 2007. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anne Hurlburt Clerk/Administrator 6b)) New Scandia Township Treasurer's Report November 30, 2006 Beginning Balance 11/01/06 1,140,978.46 Receipts 34,742.19 Expenditures - 375,730.31 Payroll 16,348.09 392,078.40 Adjustments ACH Postage - 1,000.00 Ending Balance 11/30/06 782,642.25 Submitted by: Colleen Firkus, Treasurer NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP 12/13/06 2:13 PM Page 1 Cash Balances Current Period: NOVEMBER 2006 MTD MTD Current FUND Descr Account Debit Credit Balance CASH GENERAL FUND G 101-10100 $34,855.28 $70,492.66 $112,302.97 ROAD&BRIDGE G 201-10100 $723.30 $127,126.74 -$174,503.38 FIRE G 202-10100 $0.00 $29,731.99 -$57,999.48 POLICE G 203-10100 $0.00 $0.00 $11,712.74 PARK G 204-10100 $200.00 $4,289.51 $29,220.85 SCANDIA COMMUNITY CENTER G 205-10100 $975.00 $5,763.52 $19,030.75 WATER SHED G 207-10100 $0.00 $0.00 -$3,761 91 UPTOWN SEWER SYSTEM G 208-10100 $0.00 $0.00 $6,080.90 BLACKTOP PROJECT 2002 G 302-10100 $0.00 $0.00 $386,189.08 BLACKTOP PROJECT 2004 G 304-10100 $5,836.60 $0.00 $145,567.58 BLACKTOP PROJECT 2007 G 307-10100 $0.00 $80,922.81 -$80,922.81 FIRE HALUPUBLIC WORKS BOND G 310-10100 $0.00 $94,302.50 $93,727.00 BLACKTOP PROJECT 1997 G 397-10100 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 BLACKTOP PROJECT 1999 G 399-10100 $0.00 $0.00 $216.47 FIRE HALL/PUBLIC WORKS G 401-10100 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ROAD IMPROVEMENT,CAP IMPROV G 402-10100 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS G 403-10100 $0.00 $0.00 $174,118.80 201 SEWER PROJECT G 602-10100 $7,499.66 $9,796.32 $108,423.69 ESCROW G 801-10100 $15,000.00 $0.00 $15,000.00 Total CASH $65,089.84 $422,426.05 $784,403.25 - 7 t3., u`{a.,a_s '` t 7 I'c - CD INVESTMENTS GENERAL FUND G 101-10400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ROAD&BRIDGE G 201-10400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FIRE G 202-10400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 PARK G 204-10400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SCANDIA COMMUNITY CENTER G 205-10400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FIRE HALL/PUBLIC WORKS BOND G 310-10400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 201 SEWER PROJECT G 602-10400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ESCROW G 801-10400 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total CD INVESTMENTS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 RESTRIC INVEST ESC GENERAL FUND G 101-10401 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ROAD&BRIDGE G 201-10401 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 FIRE G 202-10401 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 PARK G 204-10401 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 SCANDIA COMMUNITY CENTER G 205-10401 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ESCROW G 801-10401 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total RESTRIC INVEST ESC $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Misc Receivables GENERAL FUND G 101-10425 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ROAD&BRIDGE G 201-10425 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total Misc Receivables $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: 6 al) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Approve Pay Request No. 2 and Final to Peterson Excavating, Inc. for Wessels Storm Sewer Improvements Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Contractor has completed all work, including punch list items. • Payment is for$728.79, which is the retainage that has been held since last summer. • Total project cost of$14,575.90. Recommendation: Approve payment Attachments/ • Pay Request Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Tom Peterson, BRA 651-604-4868 (wessels storm sewer pay request) Page 1 of 1 12/14/06 Owner: Township of New Scandia, 14727 209th St.,Scandia,MN 55073 Date: December 12,2006 JjBnestroo -Rosene, Andetiik& For Period: 8/12/2006 to 12/12/2006 Request No: 2 AND FINAL lithodafei Contractor: Peterson Excavating,Inc.,21090 Ozark Ct.N.,Scandia,MN 55073 Engineers&Arctilte is CONTRACTOR'S REQUEST FOR PAYMENT WESSELS STORM SEWER BRA FILE NO 000568-06131-0 SUMMARY 1 Original Contract Amount $ 14.126.90 2 Change Order-Addition $ 1,150.00 3 Change Order-Deduction $ 0.00 4 Revised Contract Amount $ 15,276.90 5 Value Completed to Date $ 14,575.90 6 Material on Hand $ 0.00 7 Amount Earned $ 14,575.90 8 Less Retainage 0% $ 0.00 9 Subtotal $ 14,575,90 10 Less Amount Paid Previously $ 13,847.11 11 Liquidated damages- $ 0.00 12 AMOUNT DUE THIS REQUEST FOR PAYMENT NO 2 AND FINAL $ 728.79 Recommended for Approval by. BONESTROO,ROSENE,ANDERLIK&ASSOCIATES,INC. .--7//14414i; ..iw� Th Approved by Contractor: Approved by Owner: PETERSON EXCAVATING,INC. TOWNSHIP OF NEW SCANDIA Specified Contract Completion Date: Date: 56806131 R EO2FINAL.>tl s Contract Unit Current Quantity Amount No. Item Unit Quantity Price Quantity to Date to Date BASE BID: 1 15"HDPE LF 169 16 10 169 $2,720,90 2 15"RCP LF 20 41 00 16 $656 00 3 15"RCP FLARED END SECTION,INCL TRASH GUARD EA 1 1083 00 1 $1,083 00 4 4"DIA PRECAST CONCRETE MANHOLE,WITH 2"SUMF EA 3 2100 00 3 $6,300 00 5 CLASS 3 RIPRAP CY 10 62 00 10 $620 00 6 SILT FENCE,HEAVY DUTY LF 200 1 50 80 $120 00 7 REMOVE FES AND RIPRAP,CONNECT TO EX 15"PIPE LS 1 150 00 1 $150 00 8 EROSION CONTROL BLANKETS,CATEGORY 4 SY 600 1 68 450 $756 00 9 MNDOT SEED MIX 28B AC 0 25 700 00 0 1 $70 00 10 CLEAR AND GRUB LS 1 950 00 1 $950.00 TOTAL BASE BID: $13,425 90 CHANGE ORDER NO.1 1 SNOUT INSTALLED LS 1 1150 00 1 $1,150.00 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO 1 $1,15000 TOTAL BASE BID: $13,425 90 TOTAL CHANGE ORDER NO 1 $1,150,00 TOTAL WORK COMPLETED TO DATE $14,575.90 56806131 REO2FINAL xts PROJECT PAYMENT STATUS OWNER TOWNSHIP OF NEW SCANDIA BRA FILE NO 000568-06131-0 CONTRACTOR PETERSON EXCAVATING, INC CHANGE ORDERS No. Date Description Amount 1 8/10/2006 This Change Order provides for additional work on this project $1,150 00 See Change Order Total Change Orders $1,150.00 PAYMENT SUMMARY No. From To Payment Retainage Completed 1 08/01/2006 08/11/06 13,847.11 728.80 14,575.91 _ 2 AND FINAL 08/12/2006 12/12/06 728.79 14,575.90 Material on Hand Total Payment to Date $14,575.90 Original Contract $14,126.90 Retainage Pay No 2 AND FINAL Change Orders $1,150.00 Total Amount Earned $14,575.90 Revised Contract $15,276.90 56606131RE02FINAL As Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: (e° a) i) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Receive report from Park and Recreation Committee regarding the Family Open Gym Program, and approve sponsorship of the program. Deadline/Timeline: N/A Background: • The Park and Recreation Committee is proposing to sponsor a Family Open Gym program at Scandia Elementary School on four Saturday mornings, January 27 and February 3, 10 & 17, 2007. • The Committee believes there is an interest and need to make our community gym more accessible on the weekends during the cold winter months, to help families/residents get together for social and physical activity. This program would be a trial period to determine the level of interest and feasibility of the program. • The Committee has received approval from the School District,but will need to cover the cost of having a custodian on duty during activities. A request to the Scandia Marine Lions to provide funding for the project has been turned down. The Committee is looking for other sources of funding. If another sponsor is not found, the cost would need to be paid from the 2007 Parks budget. • The Park and Recreation Committee would coordinate volunteer supervision, promotion and also provide recreation equipment. • The School District has requested that the township/city provide an insurance certificate,naming the District as an additional insured, for this program. Our insurer, LMCIT, would provide this at no extra cost. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board receive the report and consider whether or not to approve the trial open gym program. Attachments/ • Draft flyer Materials provided: Contact(s): Mike Goeken(433-3977) Deb Campobasso (433-5091) Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (park and rec open gym) Page 1 of 1 12/14/06 Filo I FREE SaturdayMornings 9:00 -12 :00 Jan. 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17 meet at the Scandia Elementary Gym The Scandia gym will be open on Saturday mornings for four weeks this winter. Come play games like dodgeball, capture the flag, basketball and more! One adult should accompany every 6 children to ensure proper supervision. A volunteer will be on duty to issue equipment and assist in supervision. Families interested in playing basketball should bring their own ball(a limited number will be available). This is a drop-in program, so no pre- registration is necessary. Thanks to a donation from the Scandia-Marine Lions Club there will be no charge to participate. If you are interested in volunteering to help with this program or have any questions, please contact: Mike Goeken 433-3977 e-mail goeks@frontiernet.net or Deb Campobasso 433-5091 e-mail dcampobassoefrontiernet.net Sponsored by the Scandia Park and Recreation Committee with funding from the Scandia-Marine Lions Club Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: 7 a) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: None—information only. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Monthly reports on calls and citations issued are received from the Washington County Sheriff's office. • Deputy Chris Howard will be present at the Town Board Meeting to answer any questions that the Board may have concerning police protection for the Township. Recommendation: N/A Attachments/ • Citations by city report, 11/01/2006 to 11/30/2006 Materials provided: • Contract ICR's report, 11/01/2006 to 11/30/2006 Contact(s): Chris Howard, 651 439-9381 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (t:/board/reports/12_1 9_2006/sheriff report) Page 1 of 1 12/14/06 ALCOPFR$ PF Citations by City Rpt QIJS Page 1 12/01/06 5:27:01 Washington county Sheriff's office CITATIONS BY CITY REPORT City Selected: NEW SCANDIA TWP From Date: 11/01/2006 To: 11/30/2006 NEW SCANDIA TWP offense offense Location Citation # Date Time 11/03/2006 0756 SCANDIA TR/LOFTON SW368261 Statute 169 14 SPEED 65/55 11/03/2006 0805 SCANDIA TR & LOFTON Sw368262 Statute 169 14 SPEED 65/55 11/06/2006 0158 SCANDIA TR & LOFTON AV N SW368199 Statute 169 14 SPEED 70/55 11/07/2006 1136 LOFTON AV/MAYBERRY TR sw366353 Statute 171 08 NO DL IN POSSESSION 11/07/2006 1136 LOFTON/MAYBERRY TR Sw366354 Statute 171 24 DAR 11/07/2006 1136 LOFTER AV/MAYBERRY TR 366352 Statute 171 24 DAS 11/07/2006 0715 SCANDIA TR/POMROY 84695 Statute SPEED 11/08/2006 0150 SW366271 Statute 171 24 DAS 11/09/2006 1036 SCANDIA TR/22700 BLK SW366355 Statute 169 14 SPEED 74/55 11/11/2006 1406 21807 OLINDA LN N SW361388 Statute 609 2242 DOMESTIC ASSAULT 11/11/2006 1050 HWY 97/11000 BLK 85697 Statute SPEED 11/12/2006 1945 SW365202 Statute 169 685 CHILD RESTRAINT 11/14/2006 1400 ST CROIX TR & 23200 BLOCK SW366356 statute 169 14 SPEED 75/55 11/16/2006 1155 SCANDIA TR & NEW BERRY AV SW366358 Statute 169 14 SPEED 74/55 11/17/2006 1835 MEADOWBROOK & OAKHILL RD N sw365203 Statute 169 30 FAIL STOP AT STOP SIGN PF Citations by City Rpt QIJS Page 2 12/01/06 5:27:01 washington County Sheriff's office Page 1 4 ALCOPFR$ CITATIONS BY CITY REPORT City Selected: NEW SCANDIA TWP From Date: 11/01/2006 To: 11/30/2006 Offense Offense Location Citation # Date Time 11/17/2006 1456 MANNING TR/192ND SW366359 Statute 171 24 DAR 11/20/2006 0800 OLINDA TR N & 177TH SW353933 Statute 169 14 SPEED 70/55 11/20/2006 1432 SCANDIA TR & 14350 BLOCK Sw359161 Statute 169 14 SPEED 69/50 11/20/2006 1027 ST CROIX TR & SCANDIA TR SW366360 Statute 169 686 1 NO SEATBELT 11/24/2006 1025 SCANDIA TR/NEW BERRY AV SW359162 Statute 169 79 FDCR MAY 06 11/24/2006 1305 SCANDIA TR & MEADOWBROOK SW359163 Statute 169 14 SPEED 79/55 11/27/2006 1453 ST CROIX TR & 14350 BLK SW359164 Statute 169 14 SPEED 73/50 11/27/2006 1558 MANNING TR N & 185TH ST SW359165 Statute 171 20 DAR 11/28/2006 1322 SCANDIA TR & ODELL SW359166 Statute 169 14 SPEED 80/55 11/28/2006 0100 SCANDIA TR N/MANNING AV N SW368228 Statute 169 791 NO PROOF INS 11/29/2006 1055 LANGLY & 18540 BLK SW359167 Statute 169 34 14 NO PARKING VIOL 11/29/2006 1153 SCANDIA TR & 14350 BLOCK SW359168 Statute 171 20 DAS 11/29/2006 1549 OLINDA TR & 205TH ST SW359169 Statute 169 686 1 NO SEATBELT 11/29/2006 1220 OAKHILL AV & OLINDA SW368229 Statute 169 50 2 NO LICENSE PLATE LIGHT Total for City: NEW SCANDIA TWP 29 END OF REPORT ** Page 2 CJBWPFR$ PRT CONTRACT ICR REPORT QIJS Page 1 12/01/06 5:27:01 Washington County Sheriff's Office CONTRACT ICR'S Contract Report for NEW SCANDIA TWP For the Period 11/01/06 To 11/30/06 Date Time ICR # ID# Street Name Complaint 11/01/06 18: 52:19 106038326 0184 PILAR RD FIRE ALARM 11/01/06 19:32:26 106038333 0184 OAKHILL RD LOST DOG 11/01/06 19:35: 57 106038335 0184 SCANDIA TR CAR VS DEER 11/01/06 20:09:39 106038338 0147 235TH ST CAR VS DEER/SUSP MALE 11/01/06 20:30:25 106038341 0118 OLINDA TR VANDALISM/INFORMATIONAL ONLY 11/01/06 23:02:18 106038348 0100 HWY 97 DK DRIVER 11/02/06 6: 57:35 106038366 0175 LOFTON AV ANIMAL COMLPAINT 11/02/06 9:51:55 106038384 0156 236TH ST DEATH NOTIFICATION 11/02/06 11:18:07 106038398 0156 195TH ST ABANDONED VEH/SUSPICIOUS ACTIV 11/02/06 12:00:48 106038403 0156 PARIS AV NSF CHECK 11/02/06 13:04:46 106038433 0156 QUINNELL AV 911 HANGUP 11/02/06 17:25:17 106038468 0127 HWY 97 INJURED ANIMAL/911 CALL 11/02/06 18:59:39 106038473 0127 POMROY AV LOST DOG 11/03/06 7:59:16 106038507 0172 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-SPEED 11/03/06 8:19:35 106038509 0172 SCANDIA TR SPEED 11/03/06 11:04:58 106038538 0172 202ND ST ATTEMPTED BREAK IN REPORT 11/03/06 21:08:17 106038592 0196 OLINDA TR INJURED DEER 11/03/06 21:18:29 106038593 0196 SCANDIA TR ALARM 11/03/06 22:03:17 106038598 0158 OLINDA TR CAR VS DEER 11/04/06 7:45:07 106038626 0118 SCANDIA TR LOOSE HORSES ** STATE PATROL 11/04/06 8: 56:35 106038631 0118 OAKGREEN AV HARASSING COMMUNICATIONS 11/04/06 11:40:11 106038645 0118 OLINDA TR THEFT REPORT 11/04/06 16:31:35 106038664 0154 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC/WARRANT ARREST 11/04/06 20:25:00 106038676 0151 MAYBERRY TR CONDITIONAL RELEASE ISSUE 11/04/06 22:28:45 106038680 0154 KIRBY AV SUSP ACITIVITY 11/04/06 23:14: 57 106038682 0190 OLDFIELD AV MEDICAL 11/05/06 17:05:46 106038740 0158 LOFTON RD LOOSE COW 11/05/06 17:12:45 106038741 0158 PARRISH RD HUNTERS IN AREA 11/05/06 17:21:37 106038744 0158 MEADOWBROOK AV UNWANTED PEOPLE 11/05/06 20:12:06 106038754 0158 197TH ST 911 ABANDONED 11/05/06 21:35:44 106038757 0158 197TH ST 911 CALL 11/06/06 1: 58:49 106038765 0190 SCANDIA TR CITE SPEED 11/06/06 9:14:20 106038790 0190 OLINDA TR MEDICAL 11/06/06 12:20:16 106038812 MANNING TR WARRANT / WCSO / K006005759 11/06/06 16:08:46 106038852 0111 185TH ST VEH LOCKOUT 11/06/06 17:14:57 106038860 0111 MANNING TR GAS DRIVE OFF 11/06/06 23:29:36 106038880 0191 QUALITY TR MEDICAL 11/07/06 8:25:28 106038897 0160 PENFIELD AV FRAUD REPORT 11/07/06 10:19:35 106038919 MAXWELL AV WARRANT / WCSO / K106005222 11/07/06 12:16:28 106038942 0156 LOFTON AV TRAFFIC ARREST X 2-WARRANT/DAR 11/07/06 14: 53:48 106038999 0156 238TH ST ACCIDENT 11/07/06 17:04:43 106039013 0111 OLINDA TR CAR VS DEER NO INJURY 11/07/06 18:49:13 106039023 0100 ST CROIX TR DEER TAG 11/07/06 19:26:45 106039025 0111 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC W/W 84695 ISSUED FOR S 11/08/06 1: 50:25 106039039 0170 OLINDA TR TRAFFIC DAS 11/08/06 11:52:21 106039076 0156 NORELL AV LOOSE HORSES 11/09/06 10:42:49 106039218 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE Sw366355 SPEED 74 11/09/06 11:09:02 106039232 0156 ST CROIX TR DIRECTED PATROL SPEED/40 MINUT 11/09/06 13:17:16 106039271 0156 MEADOWBROOK AV DOG COMPLAINT 11/09/06 18:22:14 106039291 0158 HWY 97 FIRE 11/09/06 18:22:25 106039292 0158 236TH ST PUBLIC ASSIST 11/09/06 20:04:03 106039299 0158 SCANDIA TR AUD ALARM PRT CONTRACT ICR REPORT QIJS Page 2 12/01/06 5:27:01 Page 1 CJBWPFR$ Washington County Sheriff's Office CONTRACT ICR's Contract Report for NEW SCANDIA TWP For the Period 11/01/06 To 11/30/06 Date Time ICR # ID# Street Name Complaint 11/09/06 22:52:15 106039310 0158 SCANDIA TR AUD ALARM 11/10/06 9: 52:21 106039332 0160 228TH ST SUS ACTIVITY 11/10/06 10:47:22 106039339 0156 PILAR RD THEFT REPORT *21 REQUEST 11/10/06 13:23:19 106039350 0156 MEADOWBROOK AV AUD. ALARM. **CANCEL PROPER C 11/10/06 14:22:24 106039356 0156 OLINDA TR DIRECTED PATROL STOP SIGN/40 M 11/10/06 16:14:44 106039368 0156 MANNING TR GAS DRIVE OFF 11/10/06 18:04:12 106039377 0158 220TH ST AUD ALARM 11/10/06 19:14:22 106039385 0158 SCANDIA TR ALARM 11/10/06 20:34:37 106039390 0158 228TH ST MEDICAL 11/11/06 10:55:28 106039430 0142 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-W/W#85697 SPEED 11/11/06 12:43:33 106039440 0142 SCANDIA TR AUD ALARM CANCEL 11/11/06 14:06:46 106039446 0142 OLINDA LN OUT OF CONTROL MALE // DOMESTI 11/12/06 17:20:29 106039533 0158 OLINDA TR HUNTERS 11/12/06 19:57:53 106039545 0158 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-DAS/CHILD RESTRAINT CI 11/13/06 6:14:27 106039561 0190 LAMAR AV MISSING PERSON REPORT 11/13/06 11:08:26 106039603 0156 ST CROIX TR FIRE ALARM 11/13/06 19:27:09 106039633 0184 MANNING TR DRIVING COMPLAINT 11/14/06 1:00:09 106039646 0110 PARKVIEW LN FIRE 11/14/06 14:04:49 106039696 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366356 SPEED 75 11/14/06 14:24:19 106039699 0156 OAKHILL RD ROLLOVER W/INJURIES 11/14/06 15:01:30 106039705 0111 MAYBERRY TR FRAUD REPORT 11/14/06 21:16:46 106039742 0111 205TH ST AUD ALARM 11/15/06 8:59:05 106039772 0135 OLINDA TR ALARM 11/15/06 17:45:49 106039874 0111 SCANDIA TR DISPATCH DEER 11/15/06 19:34:03 106039881 0111 220TH ST FIRE ALARM 11/16/06 6:34:22 106039900 0196 OLINDA TR STRUCK DEER- NEEDS TO BE DISPA 11/16/06 11:38:50 106039951 0100 236TH ST OFFICERS INFO 11/16/06 12:11:30 106039963 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366358 SPEED 74 11/16/06 17:23:14 106040004 0195 240TH ST HARRASEMENT COMPLAINT 11/16/06 18:02:10 106040008 0195 OLINDA TR 911 CALL/DEAD DEER ON ROAD 11/17/06 3:02:07 106040034 0194 SCANDIA TR DWI ARREST 11/17/06 12:36:36 106040109 0156 202ND ST VEHICLE LOCKOUT 11/17/06 15:22:30 106040166 0156 MANNING TR TRAFFIC CITE SW366359 DAR/NO P 11/17/06 18:11:46 106040176 0158 OAKHILL CT 911 ABANDONED CALL 11/17/06 18:40: 57 106040180 0158 MEADOWBROOK AV TRAFFIC CITE/FAIL TO STOP AT S 11/17/06 20:00:45 106040187 0158 OLINDA TR INJURED DEER 11/18/06 2:31:24 106040213 0110 LAYTON AV 911 MISDIAL 11/18/06 14:45:18 106040256 0145 MANNING TR PANIC ALARM 11/18/06 18:36:42 106040269 0100 209TH ST LOST DOG 11/19/06 16:39:37 106040318 0158 MANNING TR DK DRIVER 11/19/06 20:02:20 106040330 0158 ST CROIX TR DRIVING COMPLAIN 11/20/06 7:37:39 106040351 0175 SCANDIA TR 911 HANG UP 11/20/06 8:08:17 106040357 0175 OLINDA TR SPEED Sw-353933 11/20/06 10:32:01 106040374 0156 ST CROIX TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW366360 NO SEATB 11/20/06 14:38:33 106040400 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW359161 SPEED 69 11/20/06 20:33: 59 106040439 0144 HWY 97 AOA-VEHICLE THEFT 11/20/06 20:36:25 106040440 0158 MANNING TR GAS DRIVE OFF 11/21/06 19:21:05 106040539 0156 209TH ST TOWN BOARD MEETING 11/21/06 22:08:11 106040551 0131 POMROY AV POSS DOMESTIC 11/22/06 12:29:47 106040616 0153 WILLIAM OBRIEN SNOWMOBILE SAFETY CLASS 11/22/06 20:32:19 106040659 0154 220TH ST CHECK WELFARE 11/22/06 21:43:29 106040663 0178 220TH ST FIRE ALARM PRT CONTRACT ICR REPORT QIJS Page 3 12/01/06 5:27:01 Washington County Sheriff's office CONTRACT ICR's Page 2 CJBWPFR$ Contract Report for NEW SCANDIA TWP For the Period 11/01/06 To 11/30/06 Date Time ICR # ID# Street Name Complaint 11/23/06 16:08:09 106040702 0156 MANNING TR 911 ABANDON 11/23/06 21:43:06 106040726 0112 205TH ST PUBLIC ASSIST 11/24/06 10:30:19 106040753 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW359162 FDCR MAY 11/24/06 13:08:20 106040765 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW359163 SPEED 79 11/24/06 17:18:00 106040784 0111 ST CROIX TR SUSP ACTIVITY 11/24/06 19: 50:20 106040792 0111 223RD ST DOMESTIC 11/24/06 21:40:09 106040797 0111 223RD ST DOMESTIC 11/24/06 21:46:21 106040800 0100 NOLAN AV FIRE 11/25/06 13:40:16 106040839 0166 PARKVIEW LN ALARM 11/25/06 19:14:26 106040857 0158 OLDFIELD AV FOUND DOG 11/26/06 0:35:02 106040872 0191 LAMAR AV MEDICAL 11/26/06 12:40:24 106040895 0175 SCANDIA TR ABANDON VEH 11/26/06 12:53:04 106040897 0175 OLINDA TR BURGLARY REPORT 11/26/06 13:27:43 106040901 0166 OLINDA TR K-9 ASSIST 11/26/06 22:38:30 106040924 0100 POMROY AV AUD ALARM **CANC PRIOR TO D 11/27/06 2:42:34 106040931 0190 205TH ST CAR VS DITCH 11/27/06 14:02: 52 106040992 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW359164 SPEED 73 11/27/06 16:22: 53 106041005 0156 MANNING TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW359165 DAR 11/28/06 0: 58:10 106041031 0190 SCANDIA TR WARRANT ARREST 11/28/06 7:28:46 106041038 0140 SCANDIA TR VEH LOCKOUT 11/28/06 13:26:41 106041133 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW359166 SPEED 80 11/28/06 14:27:31 106041142 KESLER AV CIVIL PROCESS CASE 11/28/06 18:21:35 106041164 0158 MELANIE TR BURGLAR ALARM ***CAN 11/29/06 0:23:39 106041192 0190 OAKHILL RD CITE NO LIC PLATE LIGHT 11/29/06 10:59:08 106041248 0156 LANGLY AV PARKING-CITE SW359167 PARK IN 11/29/06 12:03: 58 106041257 0156 SCANDIA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW359168 DAS/NO S 11/29/06 14: 52: 57 106041268 0156 ST CROIX TR AOA-SEMI LEAKING LOAD 11/29/06 15: 54:33 106041275 0156 OLINDA TR TRAFFIC-CITE SW359169 NO SEATB 11/29/06 18:13:06 106041284 0184 OAKHILL RD MEDICAL/LIFT ASSIST 11/29/06 18:17:02 106041285 0184 MANNING TR DK DRIVER 11/29/06 19:37:09 106041294 0184 LOFTON AV MEDICAL 11/30/06 0:39:16 106041312 0183 OLINDA TR DOWN POWER LINE 11/30/06 20:24:15 106041435 0154 OLINDA TR CAR VS DEER Total ICRs Processed: 137 ••* END OF REPORT *•• Page 3 Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: ( , , /d Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve 2007 pay schedule for the Fire Department. Deadline/ Timeline: Background: • The Fire Department's 2007 budget proposal to the Town Board included a$1 per hour increase in the base pay level for paid-on- call firefighters. • Monthly pay for fire department officers is not proposed to change. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board approve the pay schedule for the Fire Department. Attachments/ • Fire Department Pay Schedule Materials provided: Contact(s): Steve Spence, Fire Chief (651 433-3281) Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (fire dept pay) Page 1 of 1 12/11/06 New Scandia Township Fire Department Pay Schedule Approved by Town Board, December 19, 2006 Hourly Pay Rates: 2006 2007 Probationary Firefighter/Base Pay: $8.00/hour $9.00/hour Firefighter/First Responder: + $1.00/hour + $1.00/hour Emergency Medical Technician: + $1.00/hour + $1.00/hour Firefighter II: + $1.00/hour +$1.00/hour Officer: + $1.00/hour +$1.00/hour Additional Compensation: Fire Chief: $300/mo. $300/mo. Assistant Chief: $100/mo. $100/mo. Pay Policies: Any exceptions to the following shall be approved by the Fire Chief: 1. Most calls,training or meetings will receive on hour minimum pay. 2. Pay is calculated at half hour increments. Example: a call over 1 hour but less than 1 hour and 15 minutes receives 1 hour of pay. A call over 1 hour and 15 minutes will receive 1.5 hours of pay. 3. Actual hours in class paid for Emergency Medical Technician and First Responder recertification classes. 4. Two hours pay for monthly truck and rescue inspections. 5. Special team meetings will be paid up to a maximum of 2 hours per meeting up to a maximum of 6 meetings per year. Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: 7 c Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Receive update from Town Engineer Tom Peterson on 2007 Road Improvement Project Deadline/Timeline: Background: • When the Board voted to order the 2007 Road Improvement Project 205th Street and 197th Street were excluded from the project, pending further study of the environmental impacts. • Engineer Peterson and his staff have completed some preliminary analysis and he will report on their findings, and the schedule for sharing this information with affected residents, at the December 19 Board meeting. Recommendation: Receive the report. Attachments/ • E-mail dated 12/14/06 from Tom Peterson Materials provided: • Memo from Emily Resseger, BRA Contact(s): Tom Peterson, BRA(651) 604-4868 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (2007 road project update) Page 1 of 1 12/15/06 Page 1 of 1 Anne Hurlburt From: Peterson, Tom W [tpeterson@bonestroo.comj Sent: Thursday, December 14, 2006 3:14 PM To: annehurlburt@frontiernet.net Subject: Scandia Road Improvements Attachments: TWP_ELR"Site Visit_121306.doc; Road Improvements_Special Waters.pdf Anne, Emily Ressinger has provided the following memo regarding the 205th and 197th Street areas. An approximate schedule for the project is as follows: December Finish street surveys and begin construction plans for approved streets. Inspect, survey and study 205th St. and 197th St. separately. January, 2007 Continue with plans and specs for street paving and gather information for separate study of 205th and 197th drainage issues, treatment of runoff, agency requirements, etc. Submit a short report to the City Council with our findings and recommendations. City Staff should schedule an informal meeting with concerned residents on 205th and 197th February, 2007 Meet with residents early in the month. If there is agreement, include these streets in the 2007 Paving Project at the 2/20/07 Council meeting. March, 2007 Bid and award project .all me with any questions, rom Bonestroo Memo 0 Rosene And erlik& Associates Engineers&Architects Project Name: 2007 Street Improvements Client: Township of New Scandia To: Tom Peterson File No: 568-06-133 From: Emily Resseger Date: December 13, 2006 Re: Site Visit for 205th and 197th Streets A summary of our observations and discussions regarding stormwater runoff from 205th and 197th Streets east of Quinnell follows below. I have also included some relevant information from the MPCA General Permit for Construction Activity and Washington County Soil Survey. 205th Street Existing Conditions The area of concern is the section of 205th Street between Quint Road and the St. Croix River. The road has an approximate slope of 10% and dead ends with a circular turnaround boat launch. To the south of the road is a protected trout stream. The current road is tipped away from the trout stream for its entire length. Runoff sheets north off of the road and over time has created a ditch along side the road. A culvert under 205th carries much of the runoff down the steep roadway embankment to the trout stream to the south, where erosion has resulted. Runoff from the remainder of the road flows alongside 205th down to the boat launch where it enters the St. Croix River through one of the many eroded channels that have formed over time. Proposed Improvements Because of strict temperature and volume requirements for areas discharging to trout streams, runoff from the road should be directed away from the trout stream into the St. Croix River. The road should continue to be tipped away from the trout stream. The existing culvert under 205th Street should be removed. If there is adequate right-of-way, a ditch should be graded on the north side of 205th Street, with rock ditch checks to slow down flows and provide for some infiltration as allowed by the soils. The ditch should be directed into the St. Croix through a pipe that will discharge at a low enough elevation to prevent erosion at the outlet. Additional stormwater treatment may also need to be provided at the north end of the boat turnaround in the form of a pond, raingarden, or other BMP. If there is not adequate right-of-way for a ditch, curb and gutter may be necessary along the north side of the road, and stormwater treatment at the boat turnaround would be required. Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. Page 1 of 3 2335 West Highway 36+ St. Paul, MN 55113+ Phone: 651-636-4600+ Fax: 651-636-1311 Bonestroo Memo 0 Assene Anderlik& Associates Engineers&Architects 197th Street Existing Conditions The area of concern is the steep portion of 197th Street to the bottom of the hill. This street has an approximate slope of 17%, with roughly 1:1 slopes down the embankment on the east side, and rock bluffs on the west side. The road currently tips west towards the rock bluffs. Stormwater drains along the road on the west side, and ice forms out into the roadway in the winter because there is not sufficient room for drainage. There is a shallow ditch near the bottom of the hill, and drain tile has been run up the side of the hill, although much of the drain tile has been torn up by a snow plow. The drain tile discharges into a low point at the bottom of the hill, which then discharges through a 15" culvert under a private drive and into the St. Croix River. Proposed Improvements For the areas of the road where the embankment on the east side is quite steep (> 3:1), the road should continue to be tipped west into the rock bluffs. Further down the road can be crowned to sheet flow off in both directions. A ditch with rock ditch checks should be graded on the west side if room allows, otherwise curb and gutter may need to be installed. Flows should be directed into the low area at the bottom of the hill. Ponding or infiltration options at this low point should be pursued. MPCA General Permit for Construction Activity Along with the minimum storm water discharge design requirements outlined in the MPCA General Permit for Construction Activity, both road sections would be subject to additional requirements under the permit. The 205th Street section is within 1000 feet of both a trout stream and a scenic river(St. Croix), while the 197th Street section is within 1000 feet of a scenic river(St. Croix). Both road sections will need to meet additional temporary and permanent erosion protection measures, water quality treatment, and buffer zone requirements than what is usually required by the permit (see Appendix A of the permit). In addition, 205th Street will need to meet requirements to minimize temperature impacts to the trout stream. The relevant trout stream portion of the permit is provided below: Temperature Controls. The permanent storm water management system must be designed such that the discharge from the project will minimize any increase in the temperature of trout stream receiving waters resulting from the 1, and 2-year 24-hour precipitation events. This includes all tributaries of designated trout streams within the section that the trout stream is located. Projects that discharge to trout streams must minimize the impact using one or more of the following measures, in order of preference: a. Minimize new impervious surfaces. b. Minimize the discharge from connected impervious surfaces by discharging to vegetated areas,or grass swales,and through the use of other non-structural controls. c. Infiltration or evapotranspiration of runoff in excess of pre-project conditions(up to the 2-year 24-hour precipitation event). d. If ponding is used,the design must include an appropriate combination of measures such as shading, filtered bottom withdrawal, vegetated swale discharges or constructed wetland treatment cells that will limit temperature increases. The pond should be designed to draw down in 24 hours or less. e. Other methods that will minimize any increase in the temperature of the trout stream. Bonestroo, Rosene,Anderlik and Associates, Inc. Page 2 of 3 2335 West Highway 36+ St. Paul, MN 55113+ Phone: 651-636-4600+ Fax: 651-636-1311 Bonestroo Memo 0 Rosene Anderlik Associate6s Engineers F.Architects The permit states that where the proximity to bedrock or lack of right-of-way in road projects precludes the installation of the permit storm water management practices outlined in the permit, other treatment devices such as grass swales, smaller ponds, or grit chambers are required prior to discharge to surface waters. Soils An investigation of the Washington County Soil Survey shows that soils for the two roads are generally A or B for the higher areas, and D for the lower areas along the St. Croix. Infiltration does not appear feasible for the areas adjacent to the St. Croix. Soil borings should be taken to get a better sense of infiltration capacity, depth to bedrock, and water table elevations. Recommendations • Prepare a survey drawing with right-of-way and easements shown for both roads. • Obtain soil borings. • Send preliminary submittal to Carnelian-Marine Watershed District to obtain feedback and approval. Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik and Associates, Inc. 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Deadline/Timeline: Background: • Marty will be present at the 12/19 Board meeting to review the proposed 2007 summer recreation programs and answer any questions. • Marty is proposing to co-sponsor a number of programs with Camp Lakamaga next year. • She is also proposing to advertise the programs in the Forest Lake Community Ed brochure. They would handle registrations, as was done for the winter skating program. • The last page of the attachment includes a description of Camp Lakamaga, as well as some ideas for adult programming that Marty is exploring. • Marty reviewed the proposed programs with the Parks Committee at their December 4 meeting. Recommendation: Receive report and give feedback as desired. Attachments/ • Program Descriptions and Schedule Materials provided: Contact(s): Marty McKelvey(651 433-8410 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (2007 rec programs) Page 1 of 1 12/15/06 Activity Where Dates Time Age Group Cost Tennis/Basketball Community 6/11 —6/28 T&Th 9:00— 12:00 4—6"'Grade $75.00 Camp Center 7/10—7/26 T&Th 9:00— 12:00 1st—3`d Grade $75.00 +towel Advanced Tennis 466/11 —6/28 T&Th 1:00-3:00 4th—8th Grade $75.00 Cleat Kids/ Community *6/18—8/1 M&W 4,5 and 6 year olds $75.00 Reading Center 9:30— 11:30 All Day Camp Camp *6/18—7/11 & M&W M&W: 1s1—6th $150.00 Sparks/Blast Lakamaga 8/6—8/22 8:00— 5:00 'h days 'A days 9:00—12:00 M&W: 1st—3rd $65.00 ''days 1:00—4:00 M&W: 4"'—6th $65.00 Boating/Fishing Camp 6/19—6/28 T&Th 9:00— 12:00 1s`—3" Grade $65.00 Canoeing Lakamaga *6/29—7/27 Fridays 12:00—3:00 4th—8th Grade $65.00 Camping/Canoeing 7/24—8/2 T&Th 12:00—3:00 7th— 12th Grade $65.00 Golf Ironwoods 7/10—7/26 T&Th 1'—6"' Grade $40.00 12:00— 12:45 Art Camp 7/16—7/25 M&W 1 n—6"' Grade $55.00 Lakamaga 1:00—3:00 Horseback Riding Down on the 7/16—7/18 Mon.Tue.Wed 5 yr.olds- 12th Grade $140.00 Farm-Hugo 4:00-7:00 Family Adventure Camp 7/27—7/29 Fri—Sun All Ages $175.00 for a Lakamaga 8/3—8/5 6:00— 10:00 family of three, 3 days/2 nights $25.00 a person for additional family members Skateboard Community 7/30—8/2 M—Th 1st—6th Grade $75.00 Center +certificatea 11:00— 1:00 LaCrosse Community 7/30—8/2 M-Th 1st -6th Grade $85.00 Center 1:00—4:00 Biking Lakamaga 8/7 —8/16 T&Th 5th— 12th Grade $65.00 St.Croix 1:00—4:00 WOB/Gandy Dancer Trail * No Camps during the week of July 1 —7th Camp Descriptions: Biking Grades 5 - 12 Tue and Thur Aug 7—Aug 16, 1:00pm—4:00pm, $65.00 Travel in mountain bike territory on four different scenic tours. Students will not only have lessons in bike repair and riding safety but will learn about environmental awareness, general fitness and nutrition. Each day explore a different biking trail or route within Camp Lakamaga, William O'Brian, St.Croix Valley and the Gandy Dancer Trail. Must bring own mountain bike,helmet and water bottle. Dropping off and picking up riders are to meet at Camp Lakamaga for the first day, 2nd day at William O'Brian, 3rd day at the Scandia Community Center, and 4th day at the St. Croix Falls Trail near the Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant. Boating/Fishing Grades 1-3 Tue and Thur. June 19—June 28, 9:00am-Noon, Camp Lakamaga $65.00 This camp is for kids who not only love to fish but also enjoy swimming, and canoeing. There is plenty of fish and even an enjoyable pontoon ride. On Big Marine Lake we show kids how to paddle a canoe. You bring your life jacket and tackle and we supply the bait and instruction. Art Grades 1-6 Mon and Wed. July 16-July 25, 1:00pm-3:OOpm, Camp Lakamaga$55.00 Create a variety of artworks from pottery to cartooning to calligraphy. Experiment with what your creative impulses are and choose to strengthen your techniques and become more than just a novice art enthusiast. Camp Lakamaga's beautiful scenery brings out any artist's creativity. Camping/Canoeing Grades 7 - 12 Fri., July 24- Aug 2,Noon— 3:00pm, Camp Lakamaga $65.00 Adventure into the wilderness at Camp Lakamaga and learn about setting up camp, building camp fires, and exploring nature. On Big Marine Lake campers will discover how to manage a canoe that has capsized. Our instructors provide campers with basic techniques used to paddle a canoe. Campers must bring life jacket and waterproof sunscreen. Canoeing Grades 4-8 Fri June 29-July 27,Noon—3:00 pm, Camp Lakamaga $65.00 No class during the July 4th week Find out how to paddle a canoe and work with a partner to turn the canoe in different directions. On Big Marine Lake campers will find out by wildlife and protect the environment from further harm. Kids will enjoy this class with a friend. All teachers have taken the Camp Lakamaga instructors course. Campers must bring life jacket and waterproof sunscreen. Tennis/Basketball Grades 1-3 Tues and Thurs, July 10—26, 9:00am—Noon, Scandia Community Center $75.00 These two sports are teaming up to help kids learn the basic elements of playing tennis and basketball. In tennis learn to hit a ball or hit a target and in basketball kids learn proper shooting techniques from lay-ups to jump shots to free throws. Drills provide a way for kids to learn how to be competitive while having fun in these two sports. Your child will love this class even more with a friend. Tennis/Basketball Grades 4-6 Tues and Thurs, June 11 —June 26, 9:00am—Noon Scandia Community Center$75.00 These two sports are teaming up to help kids learn the basic elements of playing tennis and basketball. In tennis learn to hit a ball or hit a target and in basketball kids learn proper shooting techniques from lay-ups to jump shots to free throws. Drills provide a way for kids to learn how to be competitive while having fun in these two sports. Your child will love this class even more with a friend. Advanced Tennis Grade 4-8 Tue and Thurs, June 11 —June 28, 1:00pm-3:00pm, Scandia Community Center$75.00 Will supply instructor's description soon Cleat Kids 3 —5 years olds Mon and Wed, June 18 —Aug 1, 9:30am-11:30am Scandia Community Center$75.00 This class will help kids learn new skills while participating in game-like activities and improve skills with practice and training. Multiple sports are offered each week, including soccer,baseball/softball,basketball, volleyball and racquets. These activities promote enthusiasm and inspire learning with emphasis on fundamental sports instruction and fun. Also enjoy exploring games with story book readers at Gammelgarden. Sparks/Blast at Camp Lakamaga 1st Session: Grades 1-3 Mon and Wed, June 18 —July 11, 9:00am—Noon $65.00 or 9:00am— 5:00pm $150.00 Grades 4-6 Mon and Wed, June 18 —July 11, 9:00am—Noon $65.00 or 9:00am— 5:00pm $150.00 2nd Session: Grades 1—3 Mon and Wed,Aug 6 - Aug 22, 9:00am—Noon$65.00 or 9:00am—5:00pm $150.00 Grades 4-6 Mon and Wed, Aug 6 - Aug 22, 9:00am—Noon $65.00 or 9:00am—5:00pm $150.00 Children can have a great outdoor experience at Camp Lakamaga. Each child can choose between different activities offered. Crafts,pick-up games,biking, and archery are a few of the activities offered. Choose between 'A day or full day schedules that will fit your child's interest. Golf at Ironwood Grades 1-6 Tue and Thur, July 10—July 26, Noon-12:45pm, Ironwood Golf Range on Hwy 97, $40.00 Ironwood Golf Range provides an opportunity for kids to learn how to improve their golf swing. Balls will be provided and each child will spend time swinging for distance or hitting at an oversized target. This activity inspires learning with emphasis on fundamental sports instruction and fun. Students are encouraged to bring their own driving clubs or use the clubs at Ironwood. Family Adventure at Camp Lakamaga All Ages Fri— Sun, July 27—July 29, 6:00pm on Friday to 10:00am Sunday$175.00 Fri—Sun, Aug 3 —Aug 5, 6:00pm on Friday to 10:00 am Sunday $175.00 Camp Lakamaga is a great setting for families ready to have adventures on their own or with a group of campers. Activities for the whole family include biking, camping, swimming, or finding time to explore this beautiful 170 acreage facility. Share in the duties of preparing and cooking meals on an open fire and follow the camp noises at night. This experience will prove to be a family adventure. Cost includes 3 meals on Saturday and an early breakfast meal on Sunday. Saddle-Up with Down On The Farm Ages 5 & Up Mon, Tue, and Wed, July 16-18, 4:00pm— 7:00pm Hugo $140.00 Horses, horses and more Please join us at a local stable to learn about horses, and ride. This program will feature subjects on brushing, grooming, saddling and bridling, and so much more. Riding time will include basic instruction on proper procedure of leading a horse,mounting and dismounting, start, stop, and back-up, ride at a walk, trot,while being supervised by knowledgeable,mature staff. Safety is paramount!! Stable will provide helmets. So if you have a horse-crazy kid then this is the program for them. Camp is at the Down on the Farm in Hugo. Skateboarding Grades 1 —6 Mon—Thur July 30—Aug 2, 10:30am—Noon, Scandia Community Center $75.00 Beginners to intermediate skaters, experience this life-long recreational activity with expert teacher Joey Yetman. Learn a variety of trick including safety and etiquette so that your child will know the ropes of the skate park. The last day will be taught at the Chisago Skate Park in Chisago. Bring water-bottle and helmets. Lacrosse Grades 1-6 Mon—Thur July 30—Aug 2, 1:00pm-4:OOpm, Gammelgarden $85.00 Sports Unlimited will focus on helping kids learn the rules of lacrosse while working on team play and sportsmanship. Players enjoy the skills of catching, throwing, scooping and cradling and are directed to play this fast action game. All equipment will be provided. Wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Maximum enrolled 23 kids June and July 2007 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Tennis/BB Tennis/BB Grades 4-6 Grades 4-6 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Cleats Tennis/BB Cleats Tennis/BB 9:30-11:30 Grades 4-6 9:30-11:30 Grades 4-6 Sparks/Blast 9:00-12:00 Sparks/Blast 9:00-12:00 8 00-5:00 Boating 1-3 8:00-5:00 Boating 1-3 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Cleats Tennis/BB Cleats Tennis/BB Canoeing 9:30-11:30 Grades 4-6 9:30-11:30 Grades 4-6 4-8 Sparks/Blast 9:00-12:00 Sparks/Blast 9:00-12:00 12:00-3:00 8:00-5:00 Boating 1-3 8:00-5:00 Boating 1-3 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Cleats TN/BB 1-3 Cleats TN/BB 1-3 Canoeing 9:30-11:30 9:00-12:00 9:30-11:30 9:00-12:00 4-8 Sparks/Blast Golf 1-6 .,..V:f lest Golf 1-6 12:00-3:00 8:00-5:00 12:00-12:45 8443 - 60 12:00-12:45 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Cleats TN/BB 1-3 Cleats 9:30-11:30 9:00-12:00 9:30-11:30 TN/BB 1-3 Canoeing Art 1-6 Golf 1-6 Art 1-6 9:00-12:00 4-8 1:00-3:00 12:00-12:45 1:00-3:00 Golf 1-6 12:00-3:00 Horseback Horseback Horseback 12:00-12:45 Riding Riding Riding 5 yrs.— 12`h Gr. 5 yrs.—12`h Gr. 5 yrs.—12`h 4:00-7:00 4:00-7:00 Gr. 4:00-7:00 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Cleats Cleats Canoeing 9:30-11:30 TN/BB 1-3 9:30-11:30 TN/BB 1-3 4-8 Art 1-6 9:00-12:00 Art 1-6 9:00-12:00 12:00-3:00 Family 1:00-3:00 Golf 1-6 1:00-3:00 Golf 1-6 Family 12:00-12:45 12:00-12:45 Adventure Adventure Camping& Camping& 6:00 Canoeing Canoeing 7-12 12:00-3:00 7-12 12:00-3:00 29 30 31 Cleats Skateboard Family 9:30-11:30 1-7 Adventure Skateboard 10:30-12:00 1-7 LaCrosse 10:00 10:30-12:00 1-6 LaCrosse 1:00-4:00 1-6 Camping& 1:00—4:00 Canoeing 7-12 12:00-3:00 August 2007 1 2 3 4 Cleats Skateboard 9:30-11:30 1-7 Family Family Skateboard 10:30-12:00 1-7 LaCrosse Adventure Adventure 10:30-12:00 1-6 6:00 LaCrosse 1:00-4:00 1-6 Camping& 1:00-4:00 Canoeing 7-12 12:00-3:00 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Family Adventure Sparks/Blast Biking 5-12 Sparks/Blast Biking 5-12 10:00 8:00-5:00 1:00-4:00 8:00-5:00 1:00-4:00 12 13 14 15 16 Sparks/Blast Biking 5-12 Sparks/Blast Biking 5-12 8:00-5:00 1:00-4:00 8:00-5:00 1:00-4:00 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Sparks/Blast Sparks/Blast 8:00-5:00 8:00-5:00 26 27 28 29 29 30 31 Camp Lakamaga has a beautiful facility on Big Marine Lake. During the summer months the Girls Scouts provide a fun atmosphere for kids to participate in a variety of camps. In exchange for having kids participate in the various sports programs through Scandia's Park and Recreation program, we have a great opportunity to be included in Camp Lakamaga's programs that include activities such as arts,biking and boating. Depending on the number of kids enrolled we would provide the necessary instructors to help with leading and guiding the children through the activities. The Foreign Policy Association (University of Minnesota),presents Great Decision topics as a way to adapt the program to suit our needs. The topics I have chosen for adults are: Human Rights in an Age of Terrorism, The U.S. and Iran, and the Global Health Pandemics and Security. The Foreign Policy Association is willing to donate the work book and teaching guide materials to help start up our own forum using last years topics. I am currently looking for teachers who can teach Bridge playing, hooking up with Valley Tours in Stillwater to offer Senior citizen tours, and partnering with William O'Brien's Walking/Hiking Club. For the developmentally disabled groups we have dancing/listening to music and presenting a"Movie Night" at the community center. The Timelines for the Summer Program Review by Park and Recreation - 12/04/06 Present to the Town Board - 12/19/06 Approval Needed - Before 1/30/07 Finalize the Descriptions of Camps - 1/15/07 Publishers Deadline - 1/30/07 Brochures Mailed Out- 5/1/07 Registration Begins - soon after E Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: 7 4 A) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Adopt a motion to 1) create a Parks Capital Improvement Fund; 2) reduce the 2007 Park Fund revenue budget by$39,000 (the amount of park fees projected in 2007); and, 3) direct that all future park fees in- lieu-of-land dedication be deposited to the Parks Capital Improvement Fund. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • Park dedication fees are currently co-mingled with other revenues in the Parks budget. Creating a new fund,to which revenues can be deposited and eligible expenses charged,will better ensure that the township meets state law requirements for park fees,which states that "any cash payments received be placed in a special fund by the municipality used only for the purposes for which the money was obtained,and may not be used for ongoing operation or maintenance." (Mn Stat. 462.358 Subd. 2b.) • The 2007 revenue budget includes$39,000 in park dedication fees. The expenditure budget currently does not include any projects for use of these funds. • Township Treasurer Colleen Firkus performed an analysis of park fees and expenditures at the end of 2005. At that time it was determined that eligible capital expenditures for park development had exceeded park dedication fees collected by$49,394.09. At the end of 2005,$50,000 was transferred from unreserved fund balances to erase the deficit so the balance at the beginning of 2006 was a positive$605.91. Revenues in 2006 to date are$3,200,with expenditures of$12,134.50(the Hay Lake parking lot.) Therefore, there is currently a deficit of$8,328.59. • The Board has several options on how to deal with the current deficit. Money could be transferred from another fund(such as the Capital Improvement Fund),paid from future general tax revenues(reducing the 2007 tax revenue and expenditures in the Parks Fund budget),or Page 1 of 2 12/12/06 through future park dedication revenues. • After the new fund is created,future expenditures should be planned as part of a Capital Improvement Program(CIP.) The new City Council should undertake a CIP process sometime in the first half of 2007. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board take action to create the fund and amend the budget, as requested, and that you also discuss how to deal with the $8,328.59 deficit in park capital expenditures. Attachments/ None. Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (park fund) Page 2 of 2 12/12/06 Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: 7, Q) 3 Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Review proposals for audiovisual equipment for the Town Board Room. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • In October, a request for proposals (RFP) for audiovisual equipment for the Board Room was sent to 11 vendors,requesting a response by December 1. • No responses were received by the due date. • Dean Boraas of Hurricane Productions did contact me prior to the due date, and indicated his willingness to provide a cost estimate. The estimate was not available as of Friday, December 15,but may be available for review at the Board meeting on Tuesday, December 19. • When I inquired about their lack of response to the RFP, I heard several comments: that vendors are busy this time of year filling end-of-year orders for other clients; that too much work or time would be required to visit our site and design a system; and, that we did not have a clear budget for the project. It was suggested that rather than ask vendors to both design and build a system, that we should hire a designer to prepare plans and specify equipment, and then seek vendor quotes for comparison. I also heard that some vendors may have been reluctant to respond because of previous proposals to the Township that had not come to fruition. Recommendation: If a proposal is received from Hurricane Productions prior to the meeting, the Board should discuss it and determine if you wish to proceed with all or part of the project. Depending upon the cost, we may need to secure additional quotes before making a decision. Another option is to consider hiring a designer to prepare plans and specify equipment. This would allow more discussion of priorities and options in advance, and give a better idea of potential costs before Page 1 of 2 12/14/06 we get quotes or bids. The designer should not be allowed to bid on the equipment and installation. Attachments/ • RFP Materials provided: • List of vendors Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (avrfp) Page 2 of 2 12/14/06 October 27, 2006 REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT New Scandia Township (City of Scandia, effective January 1, 2007)is seeking proposals to design, provide and install audiovisual equipment in our Town Board Room/City Council Chamber, located in the New Scandia Community Center. Description of Project: Currently, there are no microphones, amplification system, speakers, screens,monitors or projectors of any type in the room, which is approximately 22 by 38 feet in size. There is a fixed dais located on one end of the room,with seating for approximately 40 to 50 people in the audience. The desired capabilities are: • Voice amplification so that the audience can clearly hear the board members' discussion at public meetings; • Voice amplification so that the audience and board members can clearly hear speakers making presentations to the board; • Display of development plans, PowerPoint presentations and other visuals for viewing by the board and the audience. • Connectivity so that Lakes Area Community Television may record audio and video for playback on the local cable television channel. Timeline: Proposals should be received not later than Noon on Friday, December 1, 2006 at the New Scandia Community Center, 14727 209th Street North, PO Box 128, Scandia, MN 55073. Prices quoted should be valid for at least 60 days. Review by the Town Board is tentatively scheduled for December. The Township reserves the right to reject all proposals. Contact: For questions or to arrange a site visit,please contact: Anne Hurlburt, Town Administrator at 651 433-2274 or e-mail at annehurlburt@frontiernet.net. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS AUDIOVISUAL EQUIPMENT AV Vendors Alpha Video 7711 Computer Avenue Edina, MN 55435 Music Connection 77 Eighth Ave. SW Forest Lake, MN 55025-1877 Connectivity Solutions 10900 73`d Ave N., Suite 124 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Appollo Systems 6250 Sycamore Ln. Suite 500 Maple Grove, MN 55369 Manny's Electronic Interiors 4230 W 76 St Edina, MN 55435 - 5108 Tierney Brothers Inc. 3300 University Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55414 Freestyle Productions 7160 Madison Ave. W. Minneapolis, MN 55427-3602 AVI Systems 6271 Bury Drive Eden Priairie, MN 55346-1720 Graybow Communications Group 5340 Cedar Lake Rd St Louis Park, MN 55416-1643 Mid-Co A/V Inc. 8360 loth Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55427-4421 Hurricane Productions (Dean Boraas) 13859 Scandia Trail Scandia, MN 55073 Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: g Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Discuss the agenda for the January 2, 2007 Scandia City Council meeting and provide direction to staff. Deadline/ Timeline: Background: • The Scandia City Council will be sworn in at their first meeting on January 2, 2007. • It would be appropriate to acknowledge the historic transition from township to city by holding a ceremony/celebration prior to the business meeting. • The Board discussed this conceptually at the December 13 work session. There was a consensus to invite the community to a program in the community center hall at 7:00 p.m. The program will include a speaker(s) acknowledging the out-going town board members as well as the swearing-in of the mayor and council members, with photo opportunities for their families and the press. A short reception with cake and coffee will follow. • The business meeting will follow the reception, at 8:00 p.m. • Based on this preliminary discussion, staff will prepare a program and invitation for review at the December 19 Board meeting. Recommendation: I recommend that you review the draft invitation and program, and give any additional direction to staff. Attachments/ None Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (jan 2 meeting) Page 1 of 1 12/14/06 Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: b Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Adopt Resolution No. 12-19-06-01 certifying the final property tax levy for 2007. Deadline/Timeline: December 27, 2006 Background: • Procedures and timelines for adopting budgets and tax levies will change when New Scandia Township becomes the City of Scandia. • Townships certify their levies by September 15 of each year. Cities are required to certify both a proposed(by 9/15) and final levy(within 5 working days after 12/20) each year. • It has been recommended by Washington County staff that the township certify a final levy for 2007 to ensure that there are no problems or issues with the tax levy due to the transition. • The draft resolution incorporates the tax levies as previously approved by the township. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board adopt the resolution. Attachments/ • Draft resolution Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (final tax levy) Page 1 of 1 12/11/06 NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 12-19-06-01 RESOLUTION CERTIFYING PROPERTY TAX LEVY PAYABLE IN 2007 WHEREAS, New Scandia Township has approved a budget for the fiscal year commending January 1, 2007; and WHEREAS, the budget requires money to be raised from property taxes on taxable property in New Scandia Township; NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP, WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA,that the following sums of money be raised by property tax on taxable property in New Scandia township for taxes payable in 2007, as set out in the approved 2007 Township budgets, are hereby levied: 2007 Property General Purpose Tax Levy General Revenue 244,035 Debt Service, Total 317,300 Road and Bridget 585,596 Fire 175,034 Police 86,850 Park 48,060 Community Center 27,055 Capital Projects 50,000 Total Levy $1,533,930 FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the said property tax levy be certified to the County Auditor of Washington County. Adopted by the Town Board of New Scandia Township this 19th day of December 19, 2006. Dennis D. Seefeldt, Chairman ATTEST: Town Clerk Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Approve Extension of Certificate of Compliance,Jim's Tree Farm (23393 Nolan Avenue North) Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • On November 1, 2005, Jim and Peggy Simpson received a Certificate of Compliance(CC) from the Township to build a 5,500 square foot agricultural building on his 116-acre tree farm. • According to Section 9.5 of Chapter 1 of the New Scandia Development Code, a CC shall become null and void after one year after it has been issued if the use has not been established. • While some site preparation has been done, the building has not been constructed and the CC has expired. • Mr. Simpson has requested that the Township extend the CC so that he may construct the building in 2007. Recommendation: The requirements affecting the proposed use and structure have not changed since the approval of the CC in 2005. I recommend that the Board approve the extension. Attachments/ • Draft resolution 12-19-06-02 Materials provided: • Letter dated November 28, 2006 from Jim Simpson • Certificate of Compliance Contact(s): Jim Simpson, 651 433-4477 (office) Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (CC Jims Tree Farm) Page 1 of 1 12/11/06 NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP RESOLUTION NO. 12-19-06-02 RESOLUTION EXTENDING CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR JAMES M. SIMPSON AND PEGGY A. SIMPSON WHEREAS, on November 1, 2005, James M. Simpson and Peggy A. Simpson, received approval of a Certificate of Compliance from New Scandia Township to permit construction of a 5,500 square foot agricultural building at 23393 Nolan Avenue North; and WHEREAS, the property is legally described as the SE 1/4 of the NE '/, Section 4, Township 32, Range 20, Washington County,Minnesota;and WHEREAS, Section 9.5 of Chapter 1 of the New Scandia Development Code provides that a certificate of compliance shall become null and void one year after it has been issued, if the use has not been established; and WHEREAS, the building has not been constructed. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE TOWN BOARD OF NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP,WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA, that it should and hereby does extend the Certificate of Compliance dated November 1, 2005 for one year to expire on November 1, 2007,based on the same plans and findings of the original application; and FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, that the following special conditions of the permit shall be met: 1. The uses of the buildings on the property shall be as stated in the original certificate of compliance. 2. Sales of trees shall be made to tree spade companies and nurseries. There shall be no general retail sales to members of the public at large on the site. 3. No non-agricultural related commercial business shall be conducted on the premises of which the subject property is a part. Resolution No.: 12-19-06-02 Page 2 of 3 4. The Town Board may cause the property to be inspected on a periodic basis to insure compliance with the Township Development Code. Failure to comply with the Township Development Code may result in the revocation of the Certificate of Compliance. Adopted by the Town Board of New Scandia Township this 19th day of December, 2006. Dennis D. Seefeldt, Chairman ATTEST: Town Clerk Resolution No.: 12-19-06-02 Page 3 of 3 State of Minnesota ) ) ss. County of Washington ) I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and appointed Clerk of New Scandia Township, Minnesota do hereby certify that I have carefully compared the foregoing resolution adopted at a meeting of the New Scandia Town Board on December 19, 2006 with the original thereof on file in my office and the same is a full, true and complete transcript thereof. Witness my hand as such Town Clerk and the corporate seal of the Town of New Scandia,Washington County, Minnesota this day of December, 2006. Anne Hurlburt Administrator/Town Clerk New Scandia Township JIM 's TREE FARM November 28, 2006 RECEIVED New Scandia Township NOV 2 9 2006 Anne Hurlburt 14727 209th Street North Scandia, MN 55073 New f 4A MAit SWP Dear Anne In November of 2005 I got a Certificate of Compliance from the Township to build a new building on or tree farm. While we have nearly completed the site prep work for the building we have not yet started the construction. If necessary, I would like an extension of the CC to allow for this delay. The CC con- tains no expiration dates, and no timeline was provided to me, nor from me to the Township. This building will be a critical part of our farm operation as we continue to expand. Please let me know if you need anything else. Sincerely - _Sqa‘ Jim Simpson Owner end. CC 23393 NOLAN AVENUE NORTH, SCANDIA, MINNESOTA 55073 PHONE 65/.433.4477 • FAX 651.433.8181 • E-MAIL jim@headnuccom NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE James M. Simpson and Peggy A. Simpson 23393 Nolan Avenue North Scandia, MN 55073 November 1, 2005 Legal Description: SE114 of NE1t4, Section 4, Township 32, Range 20. 1 Introduction Applicants, James M. Simpson and Peggy A. Simpson, have made application for a Certificate of Compliance to construct a 5,500 square foot agricultural building to store equipment and conduct agricultural operations in connection with the growing of large shade trees for sale to tree spade companies and nurseries. The subject property is part of a 116 acre farm and is zoned "AG" Agricultural. The property is presently devoted to grain production. The following buildings presently exist on the property: 1. A 2,368 square foot barn used for farm equipment storage and shop and livestock purposes. 2. A 432 square foot granary which is intended to be used for bare root stock storage, seedling starter pots and grafting. The proposed building is required to store agricultural equipment including tractors, disk, spreader, mowers, roto tiller, root rake, trailers, Bobcat, Bobcat attachments, transplanting machines, irrigation equipment, fencing supplies and mulch. The building will also include a shop for repair and maintenance of farm equipment. The building will be a pole barn type designed with a classic farm style to blend in with the current buildings. Certificate of Compliance The Certificate of Compliance for the construction of the requested 5,500 square foot agricultural building is hereby granted subject to the following: Findings of Fact 1. The proposed structure is an agricultural building to be located on property which is zoned agricultural and which is more than 20 acres in size. 2 2. The remaining agricultural buildings on the property will be used in the conduct of the tree growing business, housing of livestock and the personal property of the Applicants. 3. The presently existing buildings on the property are not adequate for the specific intended agricultural use for the new building. This Certificate of Compliance is granted subject to the following: Special Conditions 1. The uses of the buildings on the property shall be as stated in the introduction, 2. Sales of trees shall be rl sales toree membede companies rs of the public atdfarge on the site.re shall be no general re 3. No non-agricultural related commercial business shall be conducted on the premises of which the subject property is a part. 4. The Town Board may cause the property to be inspected on a periodic basis to insure compliance with the Township m+;nt Code Development result iCodn ee.'g Foration of to comply with the Township Develop this Certificate of Compliance. NEW SCAND TOWNSHIP BY: Dolores Peters , Clerk De i . Seefeldt, hairman 3 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP 14727 209m STREET PO.BOX 128 SCANDIA,MN 55073 OWNER 1� S v ADDRESS - - 4 3 Lz 14 _A/ PHONE lj 5 I 4433 to 77 TYPE OF PERMIT 4-0J PROJECT ADRESS VJ � Wen{ PARCEL# LEGAL DESCRIPTION P. q. /95.7— oZI�A q. i i , t�� { PERMITTED4 5 % `� 1 +�Y USES V AUTHORIZED WORKISPECIAL CONDITIONS: Al ! TOWNSHIP OFFI PEMIT ISSUE DATE We accept the conditions of this permit. We understand that any changes from these plans must be resubmitted for approval. ` 4 , ' i ' Owner or Representative Proposal for new Agriculture Building To: Town of Scandia From: Jim Simpson Jim's Tree Farm 23393 Nolan Ave N Scandia MN 55073 Home 651 433 8444 Office 651 433 4477 Fax 651 433 8181 Cell 612 770 2222 Farm Description Jim's Tree Farm(MN Lie#20086834)is a new business formed in 2005 and is an extension of a farm business, which has been successfully growing trees for lumber for 23 years. Jim's Tree Farm will grow large shade trees and sell them to tree spade companies and nurseries. It will be strictly a business-to-business operation. It will be a family business and does not plan to hire additional employees. Experienced,professional forestry consultants have already been contracted to help with planning the farm. Currently the 116 acre farm is being used for gain production but has not proven profitable. Proposed Building A new building will be needed to store the agriculture equipment needed to operate the farm. Including but not limited to: Tractors and all implements (Disc, spreader, mowers, roto till, root rake,etc), trailers, Bobcat and all attachments(spade, grapple, tree digger, mowers, landscape rake and forks, augers, trencher), transplanting machines, irrigation equipment,fencing supplies and very large quantities of mulch. It will also include a shop area for repair and maintenance of farm equipment. Square footage: 5500 Type: Pole barn. Designed with a classic farm style to blend in with the current buildings Current Buildings: House: New in 2004,5200 SF Barn: 32 x 74, 2368 SF used for farm equipment storage and shop.This barn was saved from falling down and is in the last stages of a total restoration. 1/2 the building has been set up for livestock(waters, piped electrical etc) for future use. Granary: 24 x 18,432 SF will be used for new bare root stock storage in the spring when it arrives and waits for planting. it will also be used for seedling starter pots and grafting. The Granary was also saved from falling down...put on a new foundation and new main support beams, Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: y d Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider extending the preliminary plat approval for Emerald Acres. Deadline/Timeline: Preliminary plat expires 180 days after approval (December 20, 2006) Background: • New Scandia Township approved the revised preliminary plat for Emerald Acres on June 20, 2006. • Section 6.2 (10) of Chapter 3 of the Development Code (Subdivision Regulation)provides that the final plat shall be submitted within 180 days, or the approval of the preliminary plat shall be considered null and void. This 180-day time limit may be extended if requested by the applicant and approved by the Town Board. • On December 12, 2006 the developer submitted a request for an extension, indicating that they are renegotiating a new price for the property and intend to proceed with the final plat sometime in January of 2007. Recommendation: I recommend that if an extension is granted it be for no more than six months. After that point (one year after preliminary plat approval) any change in local plans or ordinances may be applied to the application, according to state law. Attachments/ • Letter from Steve May, Scandia Development LLC Materials provided: Contact(s): Steve May, 651 430-0909 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (emerald acres extension) Page 1 of 1 12/12/06 SEC. 12, 20C6 3: 13PM CLASSIC HONE UE1GN I Scandia Deve(a ment £. C C r, NEWS 12?pad New Scandia Township cgNo�� Attention: Anne Hurlburt Syip Administrator Anne Hurlburt: I am requesting an extension of time for our Emerald Acres Plat. We are close to renegotiating a new price and intend to proceed with the final plat process sometime in January of 2007. Your assistance will be greatly appreciated. Sincere; Steve May President Scandia Development LLC. Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: f, j ) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Consider appointment of Michael A. Welch, Hebert and Welch, P.A., as prosecuting attorney. Deadline/ Timeline: Services need to be in place by January 1, 2007. Background: • When the incorporation of the township as the City of Scandia is final, the Washington County Attorney will no long be responsible for prosecution of petty misdemeanor,misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor-level offenses committed in Scandia by adult offenders. This includes cases already charged and scheduled for court dates after January 1. • Michael Welch, of Hebert and Welch, P.A., is an experienced prosecutor and is available. At my request, he has already made arrangements with the County Attorney's office for a smooth transition. • The cost of these services ($110/hour) will be offset, at least to some extent, by fine revenues. The impacts on the budget are not yet known. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board appoint Michael A. Welch, Hebert and Welch, P.A., as prosecuting attorney. Attachments/ • Letter and resume from Michael A. Welch Materials provided: Contact(s): Michael Welch, (651) 464-3397 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (prosecutor) Page 1 of 1 12/11/06 HEBERT AND WELCH, P.A. ATTORNEYS AT LAWTOWN SUARE RECEIVED ��++ `, 20 NORTH LAKE ST REC REET, SUITE 301 EI M ED FOREST LAKE, MN 55025 Phone: (651)464-3397 Fax: (651)464-8664 DEC - 8 2005 DAVID K.HEBERT MICHAEL A.WELCH December 6, 2006 NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP Ms. Anne Hurlburt Administrator New Scandia Township P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 Dear Ms. Hurlburt: This correspondence is a follow-up to our meeting of November 15, 2006. By statute, the County Attorney's Office will no longer be responsible for the prosecution of petty misdemeanor, misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor-level offenses committed in Scandia, by adult offenders, as of January 1, 2007, when the Town of New Scandia officially becomes a City. Please consider this my request to be appointed prosecuting attorney for the City of Scandia. I believe that I am the most experienced municipal prosecutor in Washington County, having exclusively handled the prosecution responsibilities for the City of Forest Lake since February of 1983. I have earned a reputation as a tough, but fair, prosecutor. In my capacity as prosecutor for the City of Forest Lake I open approximately 600 files per year, primarily DWI and traffic offenses, assault and disorderly conduct-type offenses, theft, worthless check and financial transaction card fraud offenses. I believe it is fair to say that I have the respect of the Judges, defense bar and fellow Washington County Prosecutors. Both Stillwater and Cottage Grove employ me to handle files when their prosecutors have a conflict of interest. Pursuant to our conversation of November 15, 2006, I made arrangements with Washington County Court Administration to schedule Scandia jury trials on the second and fourth Mondays of each month; pre-trial conferences on Thursday afternoons; arraignments on Thursday mornings; and court trials on the second and fourth Monday afternoons of each month. This coincides with my court schedule for Forest Lake cases and should result in efficient handling of the Scandia cases. I have already made arrangements with Karin McCarthy of the Washington County Attorney's Office for a smooth transition, effective January 1, 2007. My services would be billed at an hourly rate of$110.00 per hour, on a monthly basis. A resume is attached hereto. I would be happy to submit a list of references upon request. The best resources would probably be Forest Lake Police Chief Clark Quiring, Forest Lake City Administrator Chip Robinson and any of the Forest Lake Police Officers or Washington County Judges. Very truly yours, HEBERT AND WELCH, P.A. Michael A. Welch fviAWijai Enc. MICHAEL A. WELCH Attorney at Law EDUCATION: 1974 graduate Forest Lake High School 1978 graduate St. Olaf College, (Magna Cum Laude) BA majors - Political Science; American Studies Departmental Distinction - Political Science 1981 graduate University of Minnesota Law School PROFESSIONAL: 1981 to current Hebert and Welch, P.A. 20 North Lake Street, Suite 301 Forest Lake, MN 55025 651-464-3397 651-464-8664 (fax) hwhlaw@cornernet.com (email) 1981 to current - Licensed to practice in Minnesota by Minnesota Supreme Court 1981 to current - Licensed to practice in U.S. District Court Member and past President 19' District Bar Association Member Washington County Bar Association Member Washington County Prosecutors Association Chairman - 19th District Ethics Committee Special Angel Award from Family Violence Network for advocacy on behalf of victims of domestic violence 1983 to current - Prosecutor for City of Forest Lake Author - Forest Lake Family Violence Prosecution Plan FAMILY AND Married with six children, three grandchildren CIVIC: 9439 Jewel Lane Court North, Forest Lake, Minnesota 55025 Twenty years coaching youth football, baseball and fastpitch softball Forest Lake Chamber of Commerce - former member of Board of Directors Past President Forest Lake Rotary Club Forest Lake Area Fastpitch Association - Board Member Wavemakers Booster Club - Past President Youth Group Leader - Eagle Brook Church Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: c Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651)433-2274 Action Requested: Take two actions regarding the 201 Sewer System: a) approve the budget and contract with Washington County for 2007, and b) discuss the letter from the State Auditor and a draft response. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The Town contracts with the Washington County Department of Public Health for maintenance and operation of the sewer system serving the Bliss and Anderson/Erickson areas of the township. They prepare an annual budget, which is adopted by the Town and used to determine the billings for users in the coming year. The draft budget is attached. The proposed 2007 budget of$37,985 is approximately 10%over the 2006 budget of$35,362. • The Township received a letter from the State Auditor concerning comments contained in the 2005 township audit, that sewer usage costs have increased each year,but have not been billed to the users, and that because of this our Sewer Fund had operating losses in 2004 and 2005 of$21,000 and $41,000, respectively. • The primary reason for the operating losses was an unfunded depreciation expense of$30,000 per year. Rates would need to almost double to fund this depreciation expense. • We also found that there were some expenses in 2005 for system repairs,which were not passed along to users but were taken from the fund balance. The annual budget does include funds for future repairs and replacements, and at the end of 2005 the fund balance was $115,394.50. • Washington County staff indicate that,based on the history of operation of the system, they expect major replacements (such as replacement of sand filters or drain field) will not be needed for at least 20 years. Costs for this would possibly be in the range of $100,000 to $300,000. Other repairs (such as lift station and panel refurbishments)have been relatively inexpensive(less than Page 1 of 2 12/12/06 $10,000) and have been absorbed in annual operations. Other parts of the collection system can be replaced as needed and can be budgeted annually. The annual replacement fund contribution ($5,000 for 2006) can be adjusted as needed,but the current contribution and fund balance may be adequate. • In addition to depreciation and repair costs, we found that our Sewer Fund has also been affected by an increase in accounts receivable due to non-payments. Unpaid bills have been certified to property taxes, but collections have lagged. We will review the billing procedures in the coming year, including an update of Ordinance No. 24 which sets forth the billing procedures and rates for the sewer system. • We have referred the letter and the draft response to Dave Stene of EideBailly, our auditor, for review. He commented that it was a good response. The State Auditor submits a standard letter to each local government about management comments. He is not aware if there is any follow-up on the responses. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board approve the 2007 budget for the 201 sewer system, and discuss the draft response to the State Auditor's letter. Attachments/ • Two letters dated December 8, 2006 from Pete Ganzel, Materials provided: Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment • Proposed 2007 Budget • November 14, 2006 letter from State Auditor Patricia Anderson • Draft letter dated December 20, 2006 to Deputy State Auditor Carla Heyl Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (201 system) Page 2 of 2 12/12/06 • y���`�°" � Department of Public Washington a/ \ Health and Enviornment 2oii.rity F' Lowell Johnson �R=RY.yp06�5 Director December 8, 2006 Sue Hedlund Deputy Director Brenda Eklund, Clerk Colleen Firkus, Treasurer New Scandia Township 14727 209th St -- �'~ PO Box 128 RECE D Scandia, MN 55073 DEC 1 2 2006 This letter is in response to the e-mail sent 11/21/2006. NEW TOWNSHP Colleen wrote; Hi Pete, I was wondering when you will have the budget done so that you could send/email me a copy. We are in no hurry,but we are having discussions about whether or not we are following our Ordinance 24 regarding the 201 Sewer System.It was an ordinance that was adopted from a County model.I had never seen this ordinance before,but it has language that talks about setting rates,billing procedures, etc. One of the questions we have for you is how you figure the rates for billing purposes. We've also received a letter from the State Auditor asking for a response as to how we are handling the impact of the depreciation on our operating expenses.Also,do you know when people upgrade their homes from seasonal to year round so the rates can change accordingly?We get that info through here through building permits and variance requests,but I have never thought to pass it on to you.Do you check the county property tax data to get that info?Do you know if there has ever been a preliminary study as to what it would cost to replace the system?Just a few questions we are generating in our discussions....Let me know what you know. The budget is prepared for the next year based on actual and projected costs through the end of the current year. The proposed budget includes anticipated costs for the next year and is billed out for the next year. The budget spreadsheet shows actual versus proposed costs and a credit or debit from the current year to the next. Depreciation is not figured into the budget since this is not really asset accounting, but an amount is included annually for long term replacement (Replacement Fund). This fund can be used for annual operations and is really the same pool of money. As I recall, the total cost of the system originally was in the neighborhood of$1.5 million, but this included land acquisition and a costly collection system. Planning for replacement is difficult, but in view of the history of operation, the system will not need major replacement (meaning digging up and replacing sand filters or drainfields) for at least 20 years. Costs for this would possibly be in the range of $100- $300,000. Lift station and panel refurbishments have been relatively inexpensive (Less than $10,000) and have been absorbed in annual operations. Other parts of the collection system can be replaced as needed and that can be budgeted annually. The annual replacement fund amount can be adjusted to reach a goal in the future. My guess is that the amount proposed is adequate for long term replacement. 1 Government Center • 14949 62nd Street North—P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-0006 Phone: 651-430-6655 • Fax: 651-430-6730 • TTY: 651-430-6246 www.co.washington.mn.us Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action The 201 sewer ordinance spelled out the method for determination of rates. One and two bedroom residences are charged 1 ERU (Equivalent Residential Unit). Three and four bedroom residences are charged 1.3 ERU. Seasonal one and two bedroom dwellings are charged 0.6 ERU and seasonal three and four dwellings are charged 0.8 ERU. All ERUs are added together and the total proposed budget is divided by the number of ERUs, resulting in an annual charge per dwelling for the coming year. During the budgeting/billing process some attempt is made to determine the seasonal or year round status of the dwellings on the system. This is largely dependent on what the residents and the township tell me, but I do make a drive through the area in the middle of the winter just to check if the seasonal dwellings are occupied. If you have any additional questions please call me, I can also meet with your board to discuss the budget and system operations. Sincerely, Pete Ganzel Senior Environmental Specialist Cc: Cindy Weckwerth, Program Manager 2 •Wastungton yj,�N�''r�NCOG Department of Public 3° ? 2� Health and Enviornment - :=County - ti ��bLSjq,PpWpS'� Lowell Johnson Director Sue Hedlund Deputy Director December 8, 2006 REC Brenda Eklund, Clerk DEC I 2006 Colleen Firkus, Treasurer New Scandia Township NEW SCANDIA TOW3NSH!P 14727 209th St "�""` PO Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 RE: Proposed 2007 Budget,Anderson Erickson and Bliss Sewage Systems I have enclosed the preliminary budget and user lists for the Big Marine systems. Rates next year will be roughly the same as last year. The budget is offset $2622 from the balance from last year. The amount proposed for county personnel includes per hour increases and an amount to cover inspection of all individual lift stations. Proposed repair costs have been increased slightly to anticipate higher per hour charges. An amount is included for the Township to continue cutting of the drainfield areas. The replacement fund is proposed to be the same as last year, $5000. Please review this budget and present to your board for their assessment and approval. Call me if you have any questions, I am available to meet with you and your board. cSincerely , Pete Ganzel Senior Environmental Specialist Government Center • 14949 62nd Street North—P.O. Box 6, Stillwater, Minnesota 55082-0006 Phone: 651-430-6655 • Fax: 651-430-6730 • TTY: 651-430-6246 www.co.washington.mn.us Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action New Scandia Township I 20071 BUDGET SUMMARY; Bliss & Anderson/Erickson 2006 2006 2006 2007 COLLECTOR SYSTEM BUDGETED ACTUAL BALANCE PROPOSED COUNTY EXPENSES COUNTY PERSONNEL 7,000.00 7,225.85 (225.85) 8,500.00 REPAIR CONTRACTOR 7,000.00 7,720.00 (720.00) 7,500.00 ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR 1 ,200.00 93.00 1 ,107.00 1 ,200.00 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE CONTRACTOR - PUMPING CONTRACTOR 500.00 245.00 255.00 500.00 GOPHER STATE LOCATES 100.00 57.47 42.53 100.00 PHONE CHARGES- DIALERS 800.00 1 ,603.44 (803.44) 2,000.00 ON-CALL CHARGES 2,000.00 1 ,800.00 200.00 2,000.00 GROUNDWATER-EFFLUENT MONITORING 3,000.00 2,620.00 380.00 3,200.00 MINOR EQUIPMENT AND MISCELLANEOUS 200.00 134.31 65.69 200.00 EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT 1,300.00 1 ,370.31 (70.31) 1 ,500.00 MONITOR WELL ABANDONMENT - - TOTAL COUNTY EXPENSES 23,100.00 22,869.38 230.62 1 26,700.00 TOWNSHIP EXPENSES POWER 1 ,500.00 1 ,320.00 180.00 1 ,500.00 GROUNDSKEEPING 2,500.00 300.00 2,200.00 2,500.00 OFFICE EXPENSES 500.00 500.00 - 500.00 PCA PERMIT _ 885.00 805.00 - 885.00 PHONE CHARGES- DIALERS 900.00 888.00 12.00 900.00 - ENGINEERING - REPLACEMENT FUND 5,000.00 5,000.00 - 5,000.00 TOTAL TOWNSHIP EXPENSES I 11 ,285.00 8,813.00 2,392.00 11 ,285.00 l TOTAL EXPENSES 34,385.00 I 31 ,682.38 37,985.00 TOTAL TRANSFERRED FROM PRIOR YEAR '. 2,622.62 (2,622.62) TOTAL TO BE BILLED 35,362.38 • s6.1 4-4, STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE OF THE STATE AUDITOR • :d•.=";—`) --.0 SUITE 500 ''''''' .•° 525 PARK STREET (651)296-2551 (Voice) SAINT PAUL,MN 55103-2139 (651)296-4755(Fax) PATRICIA ANDERSON state.auditor@state.mn.us(E-Mail) 1-800-627-3529(Relay Service) STATE AUDITOR CEIVED November 14, 2006 N O V t? ''�=''l NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP The Honorable Dennis Seefeldt Board Chair Town of New Scandia Board of Supervisors 13809 Scandia Trail Scandia, Minnesota 55073 Dear Chairman Seefeldt: Thank you for providing your Town's audit to this Office. As part of this Office's oversight responsibility, we are reviewing Town audits. The State Auditor's Office has viewed your year ended December 31, 2005 audit report received by this Office. We urge the Town to work with its auditor and take appropriate action to comply with your auditor's comments and recommendations. One of your auditor's comments was that sewer usage costs have increased each year, but have not been billed to the users. Because of this, the Sewer Fund had operating losses in 2004 and 2005 of$21,000 and $41,000, respectively. Please let us know how your Town plans to correct this matter. Your response should be sent to the attention of Carla Heyl, Deputy State Auditor. We look forward to reviewing your year ending 2006 audit. If you have any questions, please contact my office. incerely/ atricia Anderson tate Auditor Cc: /Ms. Dolores Peterson, Town Clerk EideBailly, LLP, Minneapolis, Town Auditor ^ Recycled paper with a minimum of J I5°io post-consumer waste An Equal Opportunity Employer December 20, 2006 Carla Heyl, Deputy State Auditor Office of the State Auditor Suite 500, 525 Park Street Saint Paul, MN 55103-2139 Dear Ms. Heyl: This letter is New Scandia Township's response to the State Auditor's letter dated November 14, 2005 concerning our year ended December 31, 2005 audit report. The letter asked for a response regarding the action the Town will take to address our auditor's comments that sewer usage costs have increased each year,but have not been billed to the users, and that because of this our Sewer Fund had operating losses in 2004 and 2005 of$21,000 and $41,000,respectively. We have examined the Sewer Fund, and found that the primary reason for operating losses was an unfunded depreciation expense of$30,000 per year. We also found that there were some expenses in 2005 for system repairs, which were not passed along to users but were taken from the fund balance. The annual budget does include funds for future repairs and replacements, and at the end of 2005 the fund balance was $115,394.50. The Town currently contracts with the Washington County Department of Public Health for maintenance and operation of the sewer system. Based on the history of operation of the system,they expect that major replacement (such as replacement of sand filters or drain field) will not be needed for at least 20 years. Costs for this would possibly be in the range of$100,000 to $300,000. Other repairs (such as lift station and panel refurbishments) have been relatively inexpensive (less than$10,000) and have been absorbed in annual operations. Other parts of the collection system can be replaced as needed and can be budgeted annually. The annual replacement fund contribution($5,000 for 2006) can be adjusted as needed,but the current contribution and fund balance may be adequate. December 20,2006 Page 2 of 2 In addition to depreciation and replacement costs, we found that our Sewer Fund has also been affected by an increase in accounts receivable due to non-payments. It has been necessary to certify these unpaid bills to property taxes, and collections have lagged. We will review the billing procedures in the coming year. If you have any questions about this information, please contact Township Administrator Anne Hurlburt at 651 433-2274 or by e-mail at annehurlburt@frontiernet.net. Sincerely, Dennis Seefeldt, Chair Town of New Scandia Board of Supervisors cc: EideBailly, LLP ,r Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Approve 2007 pay rates for hourly employees. Deadline/ Timeline: Background: • Cost of living adjustments are typically made on January 1 each year. • Inflation for 2006 has been approximately 2.8%or higher. Most area local governments are increasing pay rates by approximately 3%for 2007. Adjustments for 2005 and 2006 were also 3%. • Early in 2007, a more comprehensive pay plan with ranges for all positions will be developed. Until that is complete, I have not recommended revised pay ranges except for one vacant classification— the typist/receptionist position, which would be re-titled "office assistant". The 2005 range for this position was inflated by 3%per year. The proposed range($10.60-12.78/hr) is fairly close to the range found in ($10.73-13.50/hr) the 2006 League of Cities survey, and should be adequate until further study. • As discussed at the December 13 work session, 2006 pay rates are proposed to be increased by 3%. The only exceptions are the park attendant(warming house) and playground leader/teacher positions. Warming house attendants were recently hired at the 2006 rate of $8.59, which is adequate pay for the job. The rates for the playground positions should also be adequate,but could be adjusted before the next season if necessary. • The longevity pay,which applies only to one current employee, is not proposed to change at this time. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board approve the 2007 pay rates for hourly employees. Attachments/ • Proposed 2007 Pay Rates Materials provided: Contact(s): Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (2007 pay rates) Page 1 of 1 12/14/06 New Scandia Township 2007 Pay Rates (Hourly) 2007 Proposed Job 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Range 2005 2006 Range Hourly Recreation Program Youth $7.50/$8.00 $7.50/$8.00 Leader-High School/College Park Attendant $7.50 $7.75 $7.94 $8.10 $8.00-9.72 $8.34 $8.59 $8.59 Skating Supervisor $7.75 $8.00 $8.20 $8.36 $8.24-9.95 $8.61 $9.95 $10.25 Typist/File ale k Recept w1i4 $9.32 $9.55 $9.79 $9.99 $10.00-12.05 $10.29 $10.60 $10.60- 12.78 Office Assistant Manual Laborer(Ice Rink) $10.35 $10.61 $10.88 $11.10 $9.84-11.78 $11.43 $11.77 $12.13 Recreation Program Teacher $12.00 $12.00 Recreation Program $12.00-14.00 $14.00 Coordinator (2006) $14.42 Treasurer $13.99 $14.34 $14.70 $14.99 $11.71-17.27 $15.44 $15.90 $16.38 Maintenance (Part Time) $13.84 $14.19 $14.54 $14.83 $12.35-18.22 $15.27 $15.73 $16.20 Maintenance,Equipment $19.95 $20.45 $20.96 $21.38 $16.25-23.03 $22.02 $22.68 $23.36 Operator/Public Works Deputy Clerk $17.06 $17.57 Longevity: $300/yr after 7 years, $600/yr after 12 years Meeting Date: 12/19/2006 Agenda Item: 81 /i ) Town Board Agenda Report Town of New Scandia 14727 209th St. North, P.O. Box 128 Scandia, MN 55073 (651) 433-2274 Action Requested: Receive petition from Geno Campobasso concerning ice hockey rink user policies. Deadline/ Timeline: N/A Background: • The petition asks that the Board change the ice rink policy so that "for every scheduled hour of open pleasure skating(on the pleasure rink or the hockey rink)there should be an equal hour at the same daytime hour of ice, for area youth to play non-organized hockey(pick-up). It can be a rink without boards." • The petition states that organized Forest Lake Hockey association has use of the hockey rink all of Monday,Tuesday, Thursday and Friday nights (6 to 10 p.m.) In fact,the hockey association was allowed until December 1 to reserve times during those hours. They took only 5 of the 16 available hours, leaving the rest of that time available for reservation by other community members or for open hockey skating. So far only 6 of the 16 hours are reserved. • The ice rink committee met in October and reviewed the rink policies and scheduling procedures. Recommendation: I recommend that the Board receive the petition. Attachments/ • Petition Materials provided: • Skating facility operating policies and schedule Contact(s): Geno Campobasso 651 433-5091 Prepared by: Anne Hurlburt, Administrator (hockey rink petition) Page 1 of 1 12/14/06 MEMO RECEIVED December 13, 2006 2006 To: Anne Hurlburt, New Scandia Township Administrator NEW SCAND1A TOWNSHIP From: Geno Campobasso & Concerned Residence Subject: Ice Hockey Rink user policy Ann, attached is a petition from area residence that are concerned about equal access to the hockey rink for youth to play unorganized hockey. Please submit this for discussion at the December Town Board meeting. If you feel that I should be there, let me know. Note; this petition was submitted to the township Parks Committee on Dec. 4t. They returned it to me and said that it should be given to the Town Board for their consideration. History Here. This issue has been discussed for the past 2 winter seasons. If the minuets are reviewed from those meetings you will see that the Town Board had suspended the no hockey policy before 6 PM (Jan. 4th 2005 meeting). Last season(2006)the rink supervisors ignored the policy. Thankyou for your help with this matter Geno Campobasso '=-----'' 433-5091 � _ d Memo December 4,2006 To: Scandia Parks&Recreation Committee From: Geno Campobasso&Concerned Residence Named on petition Subject: Ice Hockey Rink user policy Attached is a petition from area residence that believe the Hockey Rink Use policy goes way to far in blocking community access during warming house hours for neighbors who choose to play pick up hockey,and not the forest lake organized hockey. Petition States; "Fair use of the Ice Hockey Rink" Petitioners signed below believe the township should adopt the following"Ice Rink use policy". POLICY: For every Scheduled hour of open pleasure skating(on the pleasure rink or the hockey rink),there should be an equal hour at the same daytime hour of ice,for area youth to play non-organized hockey(pick-up).It can be a rink without boards. Reasoning behind this policy suggestions The new policy as of 10/26/2006 has the organized Forest Lake hockey using the Hockey rink all of Monday,Tuesday, Thursday,Friday nights and many kids are at church on Wednesday nights.Also no unorganized youth hockey after school on Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday and Saturdays 10 am to 2 PM&Sundays from 10 am to 3 PM. Very little time is left at our community rink for unorganized youth hockey.The Numbers work out this way;Pleasure skating gets to skate all 54 hours per week. While non-organized youth hockey gets 17 hours per week.Where is the fairness in this ice use schedule? If the township had surveyed who uses the rink(as they were asked to)over the last two winters.They would know that over 50%of the users are hockey-playing people. As a parent,you drop your kids off at the rink for a couple hours.One may want to figure skate and the other may want to jump in with some kids who like to play shinny hockey. If both rinks are closed from skating or hockey,what are the other kids to do,for hours while at the rink till their parents pick them up. Please review the policy and this time get community input on this issue. Editorial comment;this issue has come up over the last 2 years and can anyone tell us why the change now.Do we have to recreate the wheel every year?User scheduling should be based upon residence that use it,not by those who do not participate. \</ N' ) '1 Scandia Area S.-ports Association Mission To promote and help develop recreational facilities for our area youth&adults.To assist in programing and staffing of recreational activities. To creatively fund raise and work with the township to accomplish these goals. Current Issue "Fair use of the Ice Hockey Rink" Petitioners signed below believe the township should adopt the following"Ice Rink use policy". POLICY; For every scheduled hour of pleasure skating(on the pleasure rink or the hockey rink),there should be an equal hour at the same daytime hour of ice, for area youth to play non-organized hockey(pick-up hockey).It can be an ice rink without boards. Name/address Phone / Dated Signature Also,believe that we should Survey who uses rinks. So the township can plan better 1. Geno Campobasso 433-5091 for citizen needs. 12590 Mayberry Trail, Scandia 55073 YESA 2. Dave Hume <v .c 1 �k` -Cj Zc-7" i O k i U(� 1 ( •3. Dave Mondry s- �- 1.(� ( I �: Y' 4. Dave Swan :. Ot2L f t� (l (; �t,. 1 ^ /' y— M— I 5. Bob Carlson 6. Mike Woodside i 7. Alex Bildeaux Zit:4 • , 8. Rob Rapheal ".. ' , /4(94-4 t 7 ‘(/'% 9. Jeff Freier 10. Scott Swedin 11. Jeff Winberg 12. Don Theisen 13.Wayne Eklund 14. Kurt Warner 15. Dan Saxton 16. Bill Mogren "' .._.. 2.at 17. Steve McMillen 18. Dennis Lenz 19. Ken Jacobs 20.Jim Forsell 21. Rex Ewert,, ` / /` LZ 22. Ken Weigel '7 23. Dan Sperry 24. John Beckstrom 25. Mike Berglund 26. Nick Hunn 1 27.Jim Hildreth1411}ç'tA t 28. Jeff Taylor 29. Greg Richert 30.Chris Thaemert 31. Yolie Nobbe 32. Don Frogner 33. Rich Kleinstick Ou)- IOWA/ 34.Jim Janssen 35. Ken Huberty 36. Chuck Giorgi 37. Tom Benick 38. Mike Peterson 39. Bob Taylor 40. Steve Faffler 41. Trevor Boerem 42. Ron Boesel 43. John Peltier 44. Gary Rushmeyer 45. Dave Schwelling 46. Dan Domain 47. Tom Robinette 48. Dave Starzinski 49.J C BU 5 50 . 51. LS-_,IA-N r\ l1. Le oN, i\t 52. Li tit 7 5 L rCc ki‘ c.,A„Ljejv Scandia Area Sports Association Mission To promote and help develop recreational facilities for our area youth&adults. To assist in programing and staffing of recreational activities.To creatively fund raise and work with the township to accomplish these goals. Current Issue "Fair use of the Ice Hockey Rink" Petitioners signed below believe the township should adopt the following"Ice Rink use policy". POLICY; For every scheduled hour of pleasure skating(on the pleasure rink or the hockey rink),there should be an equal hour at the same daytime hour of ice,for area youth to play non-organized hockey(pick-up hockey). It can be an ice rink without boards. Name/address Phone / Dated Signature Also,believe that we should P � I ,, Survey who uses rinks. So L% '3 - 1 = )4- t f�C f/t.. `I the township can plan better t I for citizen needs. YES 72. °.r -1 4°C1 14 3 :33 f i -j -u(o• < 73. l<Ct;a Yl S (-kit K i'l 33 S 2 5 Ll 11 I -0 L `_c.„14° , Y CF "Jd vy SCE r '_/1" 74. Y Z c 430 ) 1- 1 -o4' G Cr75. \7-\i ('c- <1�L „, 1 Vl 0 L13 3 l,, O G, YA5 76. + n e 34 , 77. 78. 79. 80. 81. 82. 83. New Scandia Township Skating Facility p O eratin g Policy Definitions and use of facilities: Pleasure rink: The small skating area east of the hockey oval without boards or nets. *Open for individuals and/or group pleasure skating at all times *No reservations or otherwise preempting of ice *No hockey--no hockey sticks or pucks allowed Hockey rink (oval): The large skating oval with boards and nets *Open hockey--individuals and/or groups with hockey sticks and/or pucks inside the hockey rink only. No reservations or otherwise preempting of ice *Senior hockey--By previous schedule or reservation *Hockey--By previous schedule or reservation *Open pleasure skating--Rules are the same as for the pleasure rink. Reservations are accepted. General Rink Policies 1. Facility hours of operation are subject to change because of weather or other factors. 2. SKATERS ONLY on the ice. No broomball unless it is scheduled. 3. SKATERS MUST CLEAR THE ICE WHEN THE ZAMBONI IS IN USE 4. ATTENDANT ON DUTY IS IN CHARGE. Failure to comply with attendant's requests will result in the expulsion of the offender(s) from the rink/warming house for the day. Repeat offenders may be prohibited from the rink for the remainder of the season. 5. No smoking or alcoholic beverages allowed. NO EXCEPTIONS 6. Profanity, rowdiness, unsportsman-like conduct are not tolerated. Failure to comply will result in expulsion of the offender(s) from the rink/warming house for the day. 7. Destruction or defacing of ice rink property, inside or outside is prohibited. Offenders will be prohibited from the rink/warming house for the remainder of the season. 8. Food and snacks are not allowed on the rinks, but are allowed in the warming house. Discard your trash in the trash barrels provided. NEW SCANDIA TOWNSHIP SKATING FACILITY SCHEDULE 10/26/2006 "Pleasure" rink 4 pm — 10 pm, Monday through Friday 10 am — 10 pm, Saturday Noon — 10 pm, Sunday • . Open pleasure skating at all times: — r: .01 • Individuals and/or groups • No reservations or otherwise pre-empting of ice • No hockey—no hockey sticks or pucks allowed Hockey rink (oval) Monday • 4 pm — 6 pm Open pleasure skating (same rules as pleasure rink) • 6 pm — 10 pm Hockey (scheduled/ by reservation) Tuesday • 4 pm -6 pm Open hockey except: 3:45 pm — 5:30 pm, After-School Skating program, Jan 2 - Feb 13 • 6 pm — 10 pm Hockey (scheduled/ by reservation) Wednesday • 4 pm — 6 pm Open pleasure skating (same rules as pleasure rink) • 6 pm — 10 pm Open hockey (unscheduled/ no reservations) Thursday • 4 pm — 6 pm Open hockey, except: 3:45 pm — 5:30 pm, Ice Skating Lessons, Jan 4 - Feb 15 • 6 pm — 10 pm Hockey (scheduled/ by reservation) Friday • 4 pm — 6 pm Open pleasure skating (same rules as pleasure rink) • 6 pm — 10 pm Hockey (scheduled/ by reservation) Saturday • 10 am — 2 pm Open pleasure skating (same rules as pleasure rink) • 2 pm — 10 pm Open hockey (unscheduled/ no reservations) Sunday • 10 am — noon Senior hockey (reserved) • Noon — 3 pm Open pleasure skating (same rules as pleasure rink) • 3 pm — 10 pm Open hockey (unscheduled/ no reservations) Hockey Rink Scheduling/ Reservations: • Before December 1: hockey scheduling/reservations contact Dave Herbert (651-433-4933) • After December 1: contact Scandia Town Hall, 651 433-2274 • Reservations fee $100/hour for weekly use for duration of season; no charge for single use • Must be resident to reserve rink; no reservations during open hockey or pleasure skating hours • Lessons registration: contact Forest Lake Community Education, 651-982-8110 or http://www.forestlake.k12.mn.us/community_education/programs/